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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2E2SHB 1144

HB 1144: Renew. energy cost recovery

Concerning renewable energy investment cost recovery program.

Summary

  • Expands the Renewable Energy Incentive Cost-Recovery Program (Cost-Recovery Incentive Program) to include hydrokinetic energy systems.
  • Allows nonprofit housing organizations to host community solar projects.
  • Provides the host of a community solar project the option to purchase the solar energy system after the expiration of the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program.
  • Specifies no new Cost-Recovery Incentive Program applications may be approved for a light and power business once the public utility tax (PUT) credit capacity for the light and power business is reached.
  • Adjusts the amount of incentive payments company-owned projects and utility-owned community solar projects may receive as part of the total allowable PUT credit available to a light and power business.
  • Authorizes Washington State University to charge a fee to cover the cost of processing applications and related technical assistance to effectively administer the cost recovery program.

From the Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (2E2SHB 1144), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2011
  3. Passed HouseMar 3, 2011
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John McCoy (D-38)
Introduced
January 13, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1144, SHB 1144, 2E2SHB 1144

AN ACT Relating to renewable energy investment cost recovery program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John McCoy (D-38)

9 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Larry Crouse R-4Deb Eddy D-48Jeff Morris D-40Larry Haler R-8Troy Kelley D-28Marko Liias D-21Jim Jacks D-49Senator D-46Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2011
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1144
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican40002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

Passed January 30, 2012
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1144
81 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55001
Republican261501
How each member voted

Yea (81)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1144)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1144)
  3. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2E2SHB 1144)
  4. First reading, referred to Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters. (2E2SHB 1144)
  5. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2E2SHB 1144)
  6. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1144)
  7. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2E2SHB 1144)
  8. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2E2SHB 1144)
  9. Rules suspended. (2E2SHB 1144)
  10. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2E2SHB 1144)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1144)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1144)
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1144)
  14. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2E2SHB 1144)
  15. Minority; without recommendation. (2E2SHB 1144)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (2E2SHB 1144)
  17. And refer to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1144)
  18. EWE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2E2SHB 1144)
  19. Referred to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1144)
  20. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. (2E2SHB 1144)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2E2SHB 1144)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1144)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2E2SHB 1144)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2E2SHB 1144)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1144)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2E2SHB 1144)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1144)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. Minority; do not pass. (2E2SHB 1144)
  31. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2E2SHB 1144)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2E2SHB 1144)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1144)
  34. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1144)
  35. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1144)
  36. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1144)
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  39. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  41. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1144)
  42. Referred to Ways & Means.
  43. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1144)
  44. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  45. TEC - Executive action taken by committee.
  46. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

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