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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5649

SB 5649: Energy efficiency/buildings

Regarding energy efficiency in buildings.

Summary

  • Authorizes the Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program to implement grants for pilot programs providing community-wide energy efficiency upgrades.
  • Directs WSU to form an interdisciplinary team to assess opportunities to increase energy efficiency in the agricultural sector
  • Authorizes certain financing mechanisms for energy efficiency.
  • Modifies definitions and operational requirements of the low-income residential weatherization program.
  • Requires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to review the energy efficiency of those housing properties in the Housing Trust Fund that are in need of major rehabilitation or renovation.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SSB 5649), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2009
  2. Out of committeeMar 2, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2009
  5. Partly vetoedMay 7, 2009
  6. LawMay 7, 2009
Prime sponsor
Phil Rockefeller (D-23)
Introduced
January 28, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 2009
Session law
Chapter 379, Laws of 2009
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5649, SSB 5649, E2SSB 5649

AN ACT Relating to achieving greater energy efficiency in buildings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Rockefeller (D-23)

10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Hobbs D-44Craig Pridemore D-49Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Karen Keiser D-33Karen Fraser D-22Senator D-35Paull Shin D-21Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Adam Kline D-37Eric Oemig D-45

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2009
Version voted on: E2SSB 5649
34 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican31401
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2009
Version voted on: E2SSB 5649
63 Yea 34 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60101
Republican33300
How each member voted

Yea (63)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 21, 2009
Version voted on: E2SSB 5649
30 Yea 17 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29011
Republican11700
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/7/2009. (E2SSB 5649)
  2. Chapter 379, 2009 Laws PV. (E2SSB 5649)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (E2SSB 5649)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5649)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5649)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5649)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5649)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 30; nays, 17; absent, 1; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5649)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5649)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5649)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5649)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (E2SSB 5649)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5649)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5649)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5649)
  16. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Technology, Energy & Communications. (E2SSB 5649)
  17. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5649)
  18. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SSB 5649)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5649)
  20. TEC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5649)
  21. TEC - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5649)
  22. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. (E2SSB 5649)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5649)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5649)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5649)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5649)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5649)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5649)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5649)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5649)
  33. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5649)
  34. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5649)
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5649)
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5649)
  37. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5649)
  38. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5649)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5649)
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  44. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5649)
  45. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5649)
  46. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5649)
  47. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5649)
  48. Referred to Ways & Means.
  49. And refer to Ways & Means.
  50. Minority; do not pass.
  51. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

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