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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1950

HB 1950: Hydroelectric generation

Designating certain hydroelectric generation from a generation facility located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, and wastewater pipes as an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Designating certain hydroelectric generation from a generation facility located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, water pipes whose primary purpose is for conveyance of water for domestic use, and wastewater pipes as an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW. )

Summary

  • Classifies as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act hydroelectric generation from a project completed after March 31, 1999, where the generation facility is located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, water pipes, and wastewater pipes located in Washington where the generation does not result in new water diversions or impoundments.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1950), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 21, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2013
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Haler (R-8)
Introduced
February 21, 2013 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1950, ESHB 1950

AN ACT Relating to designating certain hydroelectric generation from a generation facility located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, and wastewater pipes as an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Haler (R-8)

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1950
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican43000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1950
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican43000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed January 22, 2014
Version voted on: ESHB 1950
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53200
Republican42001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1950)
  2. Referred to Rules. (ESHB 1950)
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1950)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1950)
  5. EET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1950)
  6. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (ESHB 1950)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1950)
  8. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1950)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1950)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1950)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1950)
  12. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1950)
  13. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESHB 1950)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1950)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1950)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1950)
  17. EET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1950)
  18. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (ESHB 1950)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1950)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1950)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1950)
  22. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESHB 1950)
  23. Rules suspended. (ESHB 1950)
  24. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (ESHB 1950)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1950)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1950)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1950)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1950)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1950)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  33. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1950)
  34. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. First reading, referred to Environment.
  36. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

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