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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1352: Hydroelectric generation

Allowing incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation projects whose energy output is marketed by the Bonneville power administration to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act.

Summary

  • Allows incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation projects whose energy output is marketed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act (I-937).
  • Allows renewable energy credits allocated through the BPA's Residential Exchange Program to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under I-937.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1352), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2015
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Terry Nealey (R-16)
Introduced
January 19, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5094
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to allowing incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation projects whose energy output is marketed by the Bonneville power administration to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Terry Nealey (R-16)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Sharon Wylie D-49Shelly Short R-7Brian Blake D-19Kevin Van De Wege D-24Chad Magendanz R-5Cary Condotta R-12

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. Minority; do not pass.
  8. TED - Majority; do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1352 in other sessions

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