BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5770

SB 5770: Elec conservation/generation

Authorizing obtaining electrical supplies through conservation and generation.

Summary

  • The Legislature finds that the state is facing an electrical shortage, and that the Northwest Power Planning Council has recommended empowering utility commissions with more flexibility in rate regulation and updating commercial energy codes.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5770), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1991
Prime sponsor
Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
Introduced
February 19, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 9, 1991
Session law
Chapter 122, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5770, ESSB 5770

Sponsors

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

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5770
35 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat101400
Republican25000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 17, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5770
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55102
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5770
30 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71502
Republican23101
How each member voted
1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · AMENDMENTS BY SENATOR PELZ ON PAGE 2, LINES 10 AND 26.

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5770
20 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19500
Republican12400
How each member voted

History

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SB 5770 in other sessions

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