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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1360: Hydroelectric generation/BPA

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 to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act.
  • Allows renewable energy credits allocated through the Bonneville Power Administration's Residential Exchange Program to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1360), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sharon Wylie (D-49)
Introduced
January 18, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
SB 5232
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: Sharon Wylie (D-49)

10 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 9 Republicans)

Norma Smith R-10Steve Kirby D-29Shelly Short R-7Terry Nealey R-16Joel Kretz R-7Representative R-26Matt Shea R-4Dave Hayes R-10Dick Muri R-28Jeff Holy R-6

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. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1360 in other sessions

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