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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5369

SB 5369: Geothermal resources

Concerning the use of geothermal resources.

Summary

  • Recreates the Geothermal Account to receive and direct the distribution of all revenues related to geothermal resource extraction on federal lands located in Washington.
  • Updates the existing definition of "geothermal resources" to add specific inclusions and exemptions.
  • Clarifies the relationship among geothermal resource wells and water wells.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5369), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2013
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 16, 2013
  6. LawMay 16, 2013
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
January 28, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 2013
Session law
Chapter 274, Laws of 2013
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5369, SSB 5369

AN ACT Relating to the use of geothermal resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Curtis King R-14Senator R-15Mark Mullet D-5

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5369
46 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23300
Republican23000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 15, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5369
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53002
Republican42001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 23, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5369
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25100
Republican22001
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013. (SSB 5369)
  2. Chapter 274, 2013 Laws. (SSB 5369)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5369)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5369)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5369)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5369)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5369)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5369)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5369)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5369)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5369)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5369)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5369)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5369)
  15. APPG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment. (SSB 5369)
  16. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5369)
  17. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. (SSB 5369)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5369)
  19. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5369)
  20. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5369)
  21. First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5369)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5369)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5369)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5369)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5369)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5369)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5369)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

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