WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2104: Forest derived biomass

Providing a public utilities tax credit for forest derived biomass used to produce energy.

Summary

  • Extends the expiration of a business and occupational (B&O) tax credit for the sale of forest derived biomass used for energy production from June 30, 2015, to July 1, 2025.
  • Allows unused B&O credits for the sale of forest derived biomass used for energy production to be used for public utility tax credits.
  • Requires harvesters who claim either of these credits to file an annual survey with the Department of Revenue.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 2104), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Tharinger (D-24)
Introduced
February 12, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to providing a public utilities tax credit for forest derived biomass used to produce energy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Tharinger (D-24)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Brandon Vick R-18Kevin Van De Wege D-24Ed Orcutt R-20

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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. First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2104 in other sessions

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