BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2334

HB 2334: Electricity net metering

Changing electricity definitions. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Modifying electric utility net-metering systems.)

Summary

  • $ Fuel cells are included in the definition of net metering systems.
  • $ At least half of the cumulative generating capacity available for net metering systems is dedicated to systems that use solar, wind, or hydropower.
  • $ Utilities may not require additional liability insurance for a customer's net metering system.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2334), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2000
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2000
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 2000
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 27, 2000
Prime sponsor
Jeff Gombosky (D-3)
Introduced
January 10, 2000 in the House
Last action
March 27, 2000
Session law
Chapter 158, Laws of 2000

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Gombosky (D-3)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 2000
Version voted on: EHB 2334
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48001
Republican47200
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 1, 2000
Version voted on: EHB 2334
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican19003
How each member voted

History

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HB 2334 in other sessions

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