BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6763: Hydroelectric power

Encouraging the use of hydroelectric power as a renewable energy resource.

Summary

  • A declaration is made that it is the policy of the state to recognize hydroelectric power as a renewable energy resource and to encourage its use. Various findings are made, including that hydroelectric power is abundant, and that hydroelectric power balances the needs of the environment with the need for clean, nonpolluting, reliable, and abundant electricity.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2006
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
Introduced
January 20, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
January 20, 2006

AN ACT Relating to encouraging the use of hydroelectric power as a renewable energy resource;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment.

SB 6763 in other sessions

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