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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5874

SB 5874: Retiring eligible coal plant

Concerning regulatory and financial mechanisms and means to promote the retirement of coal-fired electric generation facilities. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Requiring the department of commerce, in consultation with the appropriate committees of the legislature, to study the costs and benefits of retiring an eligible coal plant. )

Summary

  • Requiring the Study of the Retirement of Eligible Coal Plants. The Energy Division of the Department of Commerce, in consultation with the appropriate committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, must study the costs and benefits of retiring an eligible coal plant, including any environmental benefits and any effects on electric rates and reliability.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 5874), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2015
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
February 6, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
ESB 5874, SSB 5874

AN ACT Relating to regulatory and financial mechanisms and means to promote the retirement of coal-fired electric generation facilities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Kevin Ranker D-40

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2015
Version voted on: ESB 5874
46 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican22300
How each member voted

Nay (3)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5874)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESB 5874)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5874)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5874)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5874)
  6. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5874)
  7. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESB 5874)
  8. 1st substitute bill not substituted. (SSB 5874)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5874)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5874)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5874)
  12. 1st substitute bill not substituted. (ESB 5874)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5874)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5874)
  15. EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5874)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5874)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5874)
  18. EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESB 5874)
  19. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (ESB 5874)

SB 5874 in other sessions

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