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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6508

SB 6508: Renewable fuel

Developing minimum renewable fuel content requirements and fuel quality standards in an alternative fuels market.

Summary

  • Establishes minimum renewable fuel content requirements and fuel quality standards for biodiesel and ethanol.
  • Creates the Biofuels Advisory Committee.
  • Requires state agencies to use a minimum of 20 percent biodiesel in diesel-powered vessels, vehicles and construction equipment.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6508), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2006
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2006
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2006
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2006
  5. GovernorMar 30, 2006
  6. LawMar 30, 2006
Prime sponsor
Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)
Introduced
January 13, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
March 30, 2006
Session law
Chapter 338, Laws of 2006
Companion bill
HB 2738
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6508, ESSB 6508

AN ACT Relating to developing minimum renewable fuel content requirements and fuel quality standards;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)

9 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Erik Poulsen D-34Adam Kline D-37Bob McCaslin R-4Lisa Brown D-3Bob Oke R-26Dave Schmidt R-44Dan Swecker R-20Bill Finkbeiner R-45Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2006
Version voted on: ESSB 6508
27 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24200
Republican31802
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 1, 2006
Version voted on: ESSB 6508
68 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55100
Republican132900
How each member voted

Yea (68)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2006
Version voted on: ESSB 6508
29 Yea 19 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24200
Republican51710
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2006. (ESSB 6508)
  2. Chapter 338, 2006 Laws. (ESSB 6508)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6508)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6508)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6508)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6508)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 1; excused, 0. (ESSB 6508)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6508)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6508)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6508)
  11. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESSB 6508)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6508)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6508)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6508)
  15. TEC - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6508)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6508)
  17. TEC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6508)
  18. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. (ESSB 6508)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6508)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6508)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6508)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6508)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6508)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6508)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. WEE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6508)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6508)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6508)
  31. Minority; without recommendation.
  32. Minority; do not pass.
  33. WEE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment.

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