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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2561

HB 2561: Energy cost savings & jobs

Funding construction of energy cost saving improvements to public facilities.

Summary

  • Authorizes the State Finance Committee to issue $505 million in general obligation bonds, to be known as Jobs Act Bonds (Act), for the purpose of creating jobs by constructing capital improvements that lead to energy-related cost savings in public schools and state colleges and universities.
  • Appropriates funds for grants to public school districts and public higher education institutions.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the short title and intent, and bond authorization sections of the Act to the people for adoption and ratification or rejection in the next general election to be held in the state.
  • Extends the bottled water tax.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2561), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2010
  2. Out of committeeJan 18, 2010
  3. Passed HouseJan 20, 2010
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2010
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2010
  6. LawMay 4, 2010
Prime sponsor
Hans Dunshee (D-44)
Introduced
January 11, 2010 in the House
Last action
May 4, 2010
Session law
Chapter 35, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
Companion bill
SB 6547
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to creating jobs by funding construction of energy cost saving improvements to public facilities and raising revenue therefor;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Dunshee (D-44)

21 co-sponsors (21 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Brendan Williams D-22Scott White D-46Larry Seaquist D-26Jeannie Darneille D-27Deb Eddy D-48Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Mike Sells D-38Christine Rolfes D-23Maralyn Chase D-32Tami Green D-28Sherry Appleton D-23Pat Sullivan D-47Geoff Simpson D-47Sharon Nelson D-34Zack Hudgins D-11Jim Jacks D-49Senator D-22Bob Hasegawa D-11Timm Ormsby D-3Jim Moeller D-49Mary Helen Roberts D-21

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed January 20, 2010
Version voted on: EHB 2561
57 Yea 41 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57400
Republican03700
How each member voted

Yea (57)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 16, 2010
Version voted on: EHB 2561
54 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54403
Republican03502
How each member voted

Yea (54)

Excused (5)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2010
Version voted on: EHB 2561
59 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59200
Republican03601
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 12, 2010
Version voted on: EHB 2561
28 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28300
Republican01503
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment Number 471 by Senator Parlette, on Page 15, Line 11

April 12, 2010
Version voted on: EHB 2561
16 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat13000
Republican15003
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/13/2010**. (EHB 2561)
  2. Chapter 35, 2010 Laws 1st Special Session. (EHB 2561)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2561)
  4. President signed. (EHB 2561)
  5. Speaker signed. (EHB 2561)
  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 2561)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 2561)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 2561)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2561)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 2561)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 2561)
  12. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 2561)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2561)
  14. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 2561)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2561)
  16. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2561)
  17. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (EHB 2561)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 5. (EHB 2561)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 2561)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (EHB 2561)
  21. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 2561)
  22. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (EHB 2561)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2561)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2561)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2561)
  26. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2561)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 2561)
  28. CB - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2561)
  29. CB - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 2561)
  30. First reading, referred to Capital Budget. (EHB 2561)
  31. Prefiled for introduction. (EHB 2561)

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