BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 5137: Renewable energy resources
Regarding energy resources.
Summary
- Changing the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic digester, and black liquors derived from algae.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2009
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (R-15)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2009 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to energy resources;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)
6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.
SB 5137 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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