BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5128

SB 5128: Incremental electricity

Allowing incremental electricity produced as a result of certain capital investment projects to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act.

Summary

  • Allows a qualifying utility to use incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment completed after March 31, 1999, as an eligible renewable resource to comply with Initiative 937, the Energy Independence Act.
  • Requires the facility to demonstrate through direct or calculated measurement the increase in electricity as a result of the capital investment.
  • Requires the capital investment to be made to a facility that commenced operation before March 31, 1999, and generates qualified biomass energy.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 5128), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2017
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 16, 2017
  6. LawMay 16, 2017
Prime sponsor
Dean Takko (D-19)
Introduced
January 13, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 2017
Session law
Chapter 315, Laws of 2017
Companion bill
HB 1519
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to allowing incremental electricity produced as a result of certain capital investment projects to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dean Takko (D-19)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2017
Version voted on: ESB 5128
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

Passed April 10, 2017
Version voted on: ESB 5128
91 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat43700
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (91)

History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (ESB 5128)
  2. Chapter 315, 2017 Laws. (ESB 5128)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5128)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5128)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5128)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5128)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5128)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5128)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5128)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5128)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5128)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5128)
  13. APP - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5128)
  14. Referred to Appropriations. (ESB 5128)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5128)
  16. TED - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5128)
  17. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESB 5128)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5128)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5128)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5128)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5128)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5128)
  23. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5128)
  24. EET - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5128)
  25. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (ESB 5128)

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