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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1811: Hydroelectric generation

Defining small hydroelectric generation as an eligible renewable resource under RCW 19.285.030.

Summary

  • Amends the definition of "eligible renewable resource" in chapter 19.285 RCW (the energy independence act) to include electricity from hydroelectric generation facilities located in the Pacific Northwest that have a rated capacity of fifty megawatts or less.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced
January 29, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010

AN ACT Relating to including small hydroelectric generation as eligible renewable resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

8 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)

Larry Haler R-8Shelly Short R-7Joel Kretz R-7Bruce Chandler R-15Doug Ericksen R-42Dan Kristiansen R-39Maralyn Chase D-32Jim McCune R-2

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1811 in other sessions

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