BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5717: Thermal electric generation

Modifying provisions related to the distribution of tax proceeds from thermal electric generating facilities.

Summary

Extends the revenue distribution area for the Columbia Generating Station privilege tax, but only when the revenues exceed the collections for fiscal year 2009.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (SB 5717), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to distributions of tax proceeds from thermal electric generating facilities;

Passed March 3, 2009

Version voted on: SB 5717

40 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	2
Republican	11	7	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 26, 2010Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 11, 2010Made eligible to be placed on third reading.
Jan 11, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 26, 2009By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Mar 4, 2009First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.
Mar 3, 2009Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Mar 3, 2009Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 17, 2009Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 16, 2009Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 16, 2009EWE - Majority; do pass.
Jan 29, 2009First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

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