WA People
BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 6478: Energy office duties

Enlarging the duties of the energy office by requiring that the office be responsible for encouraging adequate energy supplies and represent the state's interest in the siting of electrical transmission lines.

Summary

  • The responsibilities of the State Energy Office are enlarged to include: representing the interests of the state in matters that encourage adequate supplies of energy resources for the citizens of the state; and representing the interests of the state in the siting of electrical transmission and distribution facilities and natural gas distribution facilities.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6478), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 1992
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Leo K. Thorsness (R-11)
Introduced
February 4, 1992 in the Senate
Last action
February 4, 1992

Sponsors

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

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Dean Sutherland D-17Gerald "Jerry" Saling R-5

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6478 in other sessions

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