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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5840

SB 5840: Energy independence act

Modifying the energy independence act.

Summary

  • Modifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937).
  • Increases the amount of renewable resources that certain electric utilities must use and expands the geographic region from which they may be derived.
  • Allows for additional sources of renewable resources to qualify as an eligible renewable resource.
  • Allows for electricity from new and existing hydroelectric generation facilities to qualify as an eligible renewable resource.
  • Provides an alternative renewable resource target compliance mechanism for certain low-load growth utilities.
  • Directs the Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) to adopt rules to implement Initiative 937.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5840), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 2009
  5. Governorstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Marr (D-6)
Introduced
February 4, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
February 26, 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5840, ESSB 5840

AN ACT Relating to the energy independence act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Marr (D-6)

11 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Senator R-15Phil Rockefeller D-23Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Brian Hatfield D-19Linda Evans Parlette R-12Kevin Ranker D-40Bob Morton R-7Senator D-35Fred Jarrett D-41Jerome Delvin R-8Mike Hewitt R-16

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
27 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23800
Republican41301
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat233900
Republican34101
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Concur in House amendments

April 19, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
18 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22900
Republican16002
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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6 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment Number 167 by Senator Honeyford, on Page 2, Line 33

March 10, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
22 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52600
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · Amendment Number 185 by Senator Honeyford, on Page 2, Line 32

March 10, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
21 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42700
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · Amendment Number 186 by Senator Holmquist, on Page 2, Line 32

March 10, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
21 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42700
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · Amendment Number 177 by Senator Holmquist, on Page 5, Line 29

March 10, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
20 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32800
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · 575 Dunshee Striker

April 17, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
35 Yea 63 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat342800
Republican13500
How each member voted

Nay (63)

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House · Amendment 756 by DeBolt (page 2, line 13)

April 17, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5840
51 Yea 47 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat174500
Republican34200
How each member voted

Yea (51)

Nay (47)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5840)
  2. On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading. (ESSB 5840)
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5840)
  4. Conference committee report; received 12:00 PM 4/25/2009. (ESSB 5840)
  5. Signed by Senators Brown, Rockefeller; Representatives Kessler, McCoy, Crouse. (ESSB 5840)
  6. Conference committee report; received 12:00 PM 4/25/2009. (ESSB 5840)
  7. Signed by Representatives Kessler, McCoy, Crouse; Senators Brown, Rockefeller. (ESSB 5840)
  8. Conference committee appointed. Representatives McCoy, Kessler, Crouse. (ESSB 5840)
  9. Conference committee request granted. (ESSB 5840)
  10. Conference committee appointed. Senators Brown, Rockefeller, Honeyford. (ESSB 5840)
  11. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House for conference thereon. (ESSB 5840)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5840)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5840)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5840)
  15. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESSB 5840)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5840)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5840)
  18. APPG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Technology, Energy & Communications. (ESSB 5840)
  19. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5840)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5840)
  21. Referred to General Government Appropriations. (ESSB 5840)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5840)
  23. TEC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5840)
  24. TEC - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5840)
  25. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. (ESSB 5840)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5840)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5840)
  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5840)
  29. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5840)
  30. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5840)
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5840)
  34. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5840)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5840)
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  38. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  39. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

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