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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2172

HB 2172: Fuel cell technology

Promoting the purchase of fuel cells for the use of distributive generation at state-owned facilities.

Summary

  • Directs state agencies, when planning for capital construction or renovation, to consider the use of fuel cells and renewable or alternative energy sources as the primary source of power for applications that require an uninterruptible power source.
  • Directs agencies to consider fuel cells and renewable or alternative energy sources when purchasing back-up or emergency power sources.
  • Directs the Department of General Administration to develop a criteria to assist agencies in identifying fuel cell applications in state facilities

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2172), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedFeb 28, 2003
  2. Out of committeeMar 5, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 2003
  4. Passed SenateApr 9, 2003
  5. GovernorMay 16, 2003
  6. LawMay 16, 2003
Prime sponsor
Brian Sullivan (D-21)
Introduced
February 28, 2003 in the House
Last action
May 16, 2003
Session law
Chapter 340, Laws of 2003
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2172, SHB 2172

AN ACT Relating to promoting the purchase of fuel cells for the use of distributive generation at state-owned facilities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Sullivan (D-21)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jeff Morris D-40Brad Benson R-6Phil Rockefeller D-23Alex Wood D-3Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 14, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 2172
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50002
Republican44002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 9, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 2172
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 26, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 2172
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican22012
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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House · FP as Amd by the Senate

Passed April 27, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 2172
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52000
Republican46000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2003. (SHB 2172)
  2. Chapter 340, 2003 Laws. (SHB 2172)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2172)
  4. Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2172)
  5. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2172)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2172)
  7. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2172)
  8. President signed. (SHB 2172)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 2. (SHB 2172)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2172)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 2172)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (SHB 2172)
  13. Rules suspended. (SHB 2172)
  14. Senate receded from amendments. (SHB 2172)
  15. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (SHB 2172)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2172)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2172)
  18. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 2172)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2172)
  20. NR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2172)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2172)
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2172)
  23. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water. (SHB 2172)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2172)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2172)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2172)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2172)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2172)
  31. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2172)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. TTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2172)
  35. TTE - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. TTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. First reading, referred to Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.

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