BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6559: Anaerobic digesters

Protecting operation of anaerobic digesters under the Washington right to farm act.

Summary

The Act protection is extended to include operation of anaerobic digesters. "Anaerobic digester" is defined as a facility that processes manure from livestock into biogas and dried manure using microorganisms in a decomposition process within a closed, oxygen-free container. The definition of protected "agricultural activity" is revised to include operation of an anaerobic digester.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6559), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to operation of anaerobic digesters under the Washington right to farm act;

No recorded floor votes.

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 26, 2010Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 11, 2010Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 2, 2010Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Jan 27, 2010Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 27, 2010ARED - Majority; do pass.
Jan 18, 2010First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

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

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