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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 3216

HB 3216: Wave and tidal energy tech

Developing wave and tidal energy technologies in Washington.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to convene and co-chair a work group on hydrokinetic energy.
  • Specifies that the work group is responsible for developing recommendations on the creation of the Washington State Center for Excellence in Hydrokinetic Energy and mechanisms to streamline and make more efficient current permitting processes for wave and tidal power projects..

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 3216), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2008
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Seaquist (D-26)
Introduced
January 24, 2008 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 3216, SHB 3216, E2SHB 3216

AN ACT Relating to hydrokinetic energy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Seaquist (D-26)

10 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jeff Morris D-40Dave Upthegrove D-33Zack Hudgins D-11Liz Loomis D-44Troy Kelley D-28Dawn Morrell D-25Kevin Van De Wege D-24Mark Ericks D-1Shirley Hankins R-8Deb Eddy D-48

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: E2SHB 3216
91 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican30302
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Nay (3)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 3216)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 3216)
  3. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 3216)
  4. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Water, Energy & Telecommunications. (E2SHB 3216)
  5. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 3216)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 3216)
  7. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 3216)
  8. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 3216)
  9. WET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 3216)
  10. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications. (E2SHB 3216)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 4. (E2SHB 3216)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 3216)
  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 3216)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 3216)
  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 3216)
  16. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 3216)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 3216)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 3216)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 3216)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. APPG - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 3216)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 3216)
  25. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 3216)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 3216)
  27. APPG - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 3216)
  28. APPG - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review. (SHB 3216)
  32. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review.
  33. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 3216)
  34. TEC - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 3216 in other sessions

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