BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2773

HB 2773: Electrc utility/net metering

Requiring electric utilities to provide net metering systems to their customer-generators.

Summary

  • The Legislature finds it is in the public interest to: (1) encourage private investment in renewable energy resources; (2) stimulate the economic growth of this state; and (3) enhance the continued diversification of the energy resources used in this state.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2773), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 3, 1998
Prime sponsor
Erik Poulsen (D-34)
Introduced
January 20, 1998 in the House
Last action
April 3, 1998
Session law
Chapter 318, Laws of 1998
Companion bill
SB 6692
Versions
HB 2773, SHB 2773

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Erik Poulsen (D-34)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2773
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2773
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 7, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2773
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat39002
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 2773 in other sessions

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