BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1209: Reducing green house gases
Phasing out the use of coal by electric plants.
Summary
- Provides that, beginning August 1, 2007, every electricity generating plant in the state of Washington using coal shall begin reducing or permanently offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by twenty-five percent per year.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 15, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Maralyn Chase (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 15, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to reducing greenhouse gases;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.
HB 1209 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1209 (2025–26) Sodium nitrite
- HB 1209 (2023–24) Controlled substance equip.
- HB 1209 (2021–22) Nonmedical assist. immunity
- HB 1209 (2019–20) Ballots, prepaid postage
- HB 1209 (2017–18) Municipal financial services
- HB 1209 (2015–16) Jnt. admin rules review comm
- HB 1209 (2013–14) Christmas tree growers
- HB 1209 (2011–12) Community corrections