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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5441

SB 5441: Biomass energy

Creating incentives for the use of biomass in renewable energy production.

Summary

  • Expanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction debris; and (3) biogas produced from organic matter, wastewater, or anaerobic digesters. Expanding the Definition of Eligible Renewable Resource.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5441), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tracey Eide (D-30)
Introduced
January 22, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1610
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5441, SSB 5441

AN ACT Relating to creating incentives for the use of biomass in renewable energy production;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tracey Eide (D-30)

14 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Joseph Zarelli R-18Chris Marr D-6Senator R-15Jim Hargrove D-24Bob Morton R-7Brian Hatfield D-19Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Mark Schoesler R-9Senator D-35Jerome Delvin R-8Paull Shin D-21Mike Hewitt R-16Adam Kline D-37Don Benton R-17

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5441)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5441)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5441)
  6. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5441)
  7. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5441)
  8. And refer to Ways & Means.
  9. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  10. Referred to Ways & Means.
  11. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5441 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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