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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5094: 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 Analysis 2016 (SB 5094), 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 5, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 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
Companion bill
HB 1352
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: Senator (R-8)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Hewitt R-16Senator D-35Brian Hatfield D-19

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2015
Version voted on: SB 5094
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61800
Republican23200
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2016
Version voted on: SB 5094
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71601
Republican23200
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
  3. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  5. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. Referred to Rules.
  8. Placed on third reading.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  10. Referred to Rules.
  11. Placed on third reading.
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  14. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. TED - Majority; do pass.
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  18. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. Minority; do not pass.
  25. EET - Majority; do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SB 5094 in other sessions

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