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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5091

SB 5091: Nuclear energy as alt energy

Including nuclear energy in the definition of a "qualified alternative energy resource" for the purposes of RCW 19.29A.090.

Summary

  • Amends the definition of "qualified alternative energy resource" under voluntary alternative energy option programs to include nuclear energy.
  • Requires a voluntary alternative energy option to specify the percentage of electricity fueled by nuclear energy and the percentage fueled by all other qualified alternative energy resources on the billing statements for residential customers.

From the Engrossed House Bill Analysis 2015 (ESB 5091), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 2015
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-8)
Introduced
January 14, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to including nuclear energy in the definition of a "qualified alternative energy resource" for the purposes of RCW 19.29A.090;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-8)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Mike Hewitt R-16Senator D-35

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2015
Version voted on: ESB 5091
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71700
Republican22300
How each member voted
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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5091)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESB 5091)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5091)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5091)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5091)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5091)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5091)
  8. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESB 5091)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5091)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5091)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5091)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5091)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5091)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5091)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5091)
  16. EET - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5091)
  17. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (ESB 5091)

SB 5091 in other sessions

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