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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESHB 1365

HB 1365: Distributed generation

Modifying the definition of "distributed generation" for the purposes of chapter 19.285 RCW, the energy independence act.

Summary

  • Allows a qualifying utility, for purposes of complying with the Energy Independence Act, to count the output from a solar energy system at double the system's electrical output.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (2ESHB 1365), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed HouseFeb 26, 2011
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Deb Eddy (D-48)
Introduced
January 19, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Versions
HB 1365, 2ESHB 1365

AN ACT Relating to distributed generation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Deb Eddy (D-48)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Judy Warnick R-13Jeff Morris D-40Bill Hinkle R-13

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1365
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54200
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed May 24, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1365
91 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican35304
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Nay (3)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed December 12, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1365
80 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 9 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49205
Republican31704
How each member voted

Yea (80)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1365)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1365)
  3. Referred to Environment. (2ESHB 1365)
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (2ESHB 1365)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1365)
  6. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  7. Referred to Rules. (2ESHB 1365)
  8. Held on first reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 9. (2ESHB 1365)
  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1365)
  12. Returned to House Rules 3. (2ESHB 1365)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2ESHB 1365)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1365)
  16. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESHB 1365)
  17. Rules suspended. (2ESHB 1365)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1365)
  20. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  21. Referred to Rules. (2ESHB 1365)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESHB 1365)
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  25. EWE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESHB 1365)
  26. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. (2ESHB 1365)
  27. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESHB 1365)
  28. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  29. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1365)
  30. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESHB 1365)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  34. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (2ESHB 1365)
  35. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESHB 1365)
  37. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESHB 1365)
  38. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 1365)
  39. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  43. First reading, referred to Environment.

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