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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5245

SB 5245: State energy policy develpmt

Directing the development of a state energy strategy and authorizing the implementation of conservation savings and sales by state agencies.

Summary

  • The Washington State Energy Office (WSEO) is directed to develop a state energy strategy. In developing the strategy, the WSEO is to consult with other state agencies, the Northwest Power Planning Council, the Bonneville Power Administration, public and investor-owned utilities, the Legislature, other relevant groups, and the public.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5245), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateApr 16, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 19, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1991
Prime sponsor
Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
Introduced
January 24, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1991
Session law
Chapter 201, Laws of 1991
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 1022
Versions
SB 5245, ESSB 5245

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Dean Sutherland D-17Al Williams D-32Jim Jesernig D-8Lois J. Stratton D-3Albert Bauer D-49Paul H. Conner D-24

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

April 16, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5245
40 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23100
Republican17701
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5245
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5245 in other sessions

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