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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2639

HB 2639: Renewable resources

Regarding the procurement of renewable resources.

Summary

  • Adds limited liability corporations to the categories of organizational entities that a public agency may utilize for the purpose of entering into agreements for joint or cooperative action with other public agencies.
  • Authorizes public utility districts (PUDs) and other specified entities to enter into agreements for the creation of electric generating plants powered by eligible renewable resources and creates a regulatory scheme regarding such agreements.
  • Agreements among PUDs, cities, and other eligible entities may provide for the formation, operation, and ownership of a separate legal entity that may own common facilities.
  • Requires that projects implemented by a PUD and other entities participating in the development of the facilities authorized under the act comply with state "prevailing wage" requirements.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2639), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2008
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2008
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2008
  6. LawApr 1, 2008
Prime sponsor
Dean Takko (D-19)
Introduced
January 14, 2008 in the House
Last action
April 1, 2008
Session law
Chapter 198, Laws of 2008
Companion bill
SB 6658
Versions
HB 2639, SHB 2639

AN ACT Relating to procurement of renewable resources by public agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dean Takko (D-19)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Joel Kretz R-7Brian Blake D-19Cary Condotta R-12Kevin Van De Wege D-24Larry Haler R-8

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: SHB 2639
92 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican31202
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Nay (2)

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

Passed March 6, 2008
Version voted on: SHB 2639
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 March 8, 2008
Version voted on: SHB 2639
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2008. (SHB 2639)
  2. Chapter 198, 2008 Laws. (SHB 2639)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2639)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2639)
  5. Speaker signed. (SHB 2639)
  6. President signed. (SHB 2639)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SHB 2639)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2639)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2639)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2639)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 2639)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2639)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2639)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2639)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2639)
  16. WET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2639)
  17. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications. (SHB 2639)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2639)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2639)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2639)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2639)
  23. Placed on second reading.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2639)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2639)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2639)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2639)
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. LG - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. First reading, referred to Local Government.
  34. Prefiled for introduction.

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