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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1826

HB 1826: Integrated resource plans

Updating integrated resource plan requirements to address changing energy markets.

Summary

  • Requires integrated resource plans (IRPs) to include an assessment of methods, commercially available technologies, or facilities for integrating renewable resources, and addressing overgeneration events, if applicable to utility's resource portfolio.
  • Directs the Department of Commerce, in reporting on the adequacy of Washington's electricity supply, to provide an examination of assessment methods used by electric utilities to address overgeneration events.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1826), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 2013
  4. Passed SenateApr 17, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2013
  6. LawMay 7, 2013
Prime sponsor
Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced
February 11, 2013 in the House
Last action
May 7, 2013
Session law
Chapter 149, Laws of 2013

AN ACT Relating to updating integrated resource plan requirements to address changing energy markets;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2013
Version voted on: EHB 1826
87 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican331000
How each member voted

Yea (87)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2013
Version voted on: EHB 1826
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican22001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2013
Version voted on: EHB 1826
86 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican32902
How each member voted

Yea (86)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (EHB 1826)
  2. Effective date 7/28/2013. (EHB 1826)
  3. Chapter 149, 2013 Laws. (EHB 1826)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1826)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1826)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1826)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 86; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1826)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1826)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1826)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1826)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 1826)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1826)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1826)
  14. EET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1826)
  15. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (EHB 1826)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1826)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1826)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1826)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1826)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1826)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1826)
  22. ENVI - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1826)
  23. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1826)
  24. First reading, referred to Environment. (EHB 1826)

HB 1826 in other sessions

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