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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5709

SB 5709: Densified biomass pilot prog

Concerning a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of using densified biomass to heat public schools.

Summary

  • Directs the Washington State University Extension Energy Program to develop and initiate a pilot program to use densified biomass to heat two public schools meeting certain criteria, by December 1, 2013.
  • Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to notify all school districts about the pilot and their opportunity to participate.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5709), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2013
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 20, 2013
  6. LawMay 20, 2013
Prime sponsor
John Smith (R-7)
Introduced
February 11, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
May 20, 2013
Session law
Chapter 308, Laws of 2013
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5709, ESSB 5709

AN ACT Relating to a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of using densified biomass to heat public schools;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Smith (R-7)

6 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Doug Ericksen R-42Senator D-35Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Bruce Dammeier R-25Senator R-8Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2013
Version voted on: ESSB 5709
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23003
Republican23000
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2013
Version voted on: ESSB 5709
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican42001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2013
Version voted on: ESSB 5709
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican22001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013. (ESSB 5709)
  2. Chapter 308, 2013 Laws. (ESSB 5709)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5709)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5709)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5709)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5709)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5709)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5709)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5709)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5709)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (ESSB 5709)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5709)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5709)
  14. APPE - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5709)
  15. APPE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5709)
  16. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. (ESSB 5709)
  17. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5709)
  18. ENVI - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5709)
  19. First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5709)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 5709)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5709)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5709)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5709)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5709)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5709)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5709)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Referred to Ways & Means.
  32. And refer to Ways & Means.
  33. EET - Majority; do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SB 5709 in other sessions

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