BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2189: Geothermal energy

Developing geothermal energy.

Summary

Finds that potential geothermal energy has remained largely undeveloped in the Cascade mountains. Finds that most of this potential rests on United States forest service lands and that it has been very reluctant for two decades to process geothermal leases.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2189), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to developing geothermal energy;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2189 (2023–24) Transp. electrification fee · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2189 (2019–20) PSERS/comp restoration work · Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2020
HB 2189 (2017–18) Early child ed. eligibility · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2189 (2015–16) Capital budget T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2189 (2013–14) Flood control districts · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2189 (2011–12) Vacation leave accrual rate · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2189 (2009–10) Parking & business improvmnt · Did not pass · died in committee