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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5735

SB 5735: Carbon reduction investments

Providing incentives for carbon reduction investments.

Summary

  • Amends the definition of "eligible renewable resource" in the Energy Independence Act (EIA) to include carbon reduction investments.
  • Beginning January 1, 2016, allows a qualifying utility to use carbon reduction investments to count toward compliance with an annual renewable energy target under the EIA.
  • Beginning January 1, 2016, establishes a new alternative compliance pathway that allows a qualifying utility to be considered in compliance with an annual renewable energy target if it invests at least 1 percent of its total annual retail revenue requirement for that year in carbon reduction investments.
  • Establishes definitions for "carbon reduction investment" and "greenhouse gas" in the EIA.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2015 (ESSB 5735), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 18, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2015
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
January 30, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5735, ESSB 5735

AN ACT Relating to providing incentives for carbon reduction investments;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)

14 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 12 Republicans)

Senator R-18Jan Angel R-26Senator R-6Senator R-8Mike Hewitt R-16Barbara Bailey R-10Mark Schoesler R-9Linda Evans Parlette R-12Senator R-15John Braun R-20Mike Padden R-4Senator R-2Brian Hatfield D-19Senator D-35

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2015
Version voted on: ESSB 5735
26 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican22300
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3 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment Number 207 by Senator Ericksen, on Page 1, Line 2

Passed March 9, 2015
Version voted on: ESSB 5735
26 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22200
Republican24100
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Senate · Amendment Number 152 by Senator Habib, on Page 1, Line 3

March 9, 2015
Version voted on: ESSB 5735
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat111300
Republican18700
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Senate · Amendment Number 153 by Senator Miloscia, on Page 10, Line 11

March 9, 2015
Version voted on: ESSB 5735
23 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21300
Republican22300
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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5735)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5735)
  3. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5735)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5735)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5735)
  6. Referred to Rules. (ESSB 5735)
  7. Placed on third reading. (ESSB 5735)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5735)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5735)
  10. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5735)
  11. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5735)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5735)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5735)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5735)
  15. Held on second reading. (ESSB 5735)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5735)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5735)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5735)
  21. EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5735)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5735)
  23. Minority; do not pass.
  24. EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SB 5735 in other sessions

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