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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2129

HB 2129: Geothermal resources

Regarding geothermal core holes.

Summary

  • Adds core holes to the scope of the Geothermal Resources Act.
  • Requires an owner or operator of a geothermal well or core hole to keep a log and submit it to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) upon suspension, plugging and abandonment, or completion.
  • Requires the DNR to preserve all logs and surveys pertaining to geothermal wells or core holes in an electronic data system.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2129), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2007
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2007
  4. Passed SenateApr 13, 2007
  5. Partly vetoedMay 4, 2007
  6. LawMay 4, 2007
Prime sponsor
Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)
Introduced
February 9, 2007 in the House
Last action
May 4, 2007
Session law
Chapter 338, Laws of 2007
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2129, SHB 2129

AN ACT Relating to geothermal resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)

10 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Zack Hudgins D-11Jeff Morris D-40Deb Eddy D-48Larry Crouse R-4Shirley Hankins R-8John McCoy D-38Dean Takko D-19Christopher Hurst D-31Jim McCune R-2Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 2129
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 13, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 2129
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican15200
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 2129
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (SHB 2129)
  2. Chapter 338, 2007 Laws PV. (SHB 2129)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SHB 2129)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2129)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2129)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2129)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2129)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2129)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2129)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2129)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 2129)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2129)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2129)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2129)
  15. WET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2129)
  16. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications. (SHB 2129)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2129)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2129)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2129)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2129)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2129)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2129)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2129)
  28. TEC - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

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