BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6345
SB 6345: Hydraulic fracturing
Concerning the use of hydraulic fracturing in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas.
Summary
- Imposes a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas until December 31, 2028.
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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 12, 2018
- Out of committeeFeb 2, 2018
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Andy Billig (D-3)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2018 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 22, 2018
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- SB 6345, SSB 6345
AN ACT Relating to the use of hydraulic fracturing in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Andy Billig (D-3)
10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6345)
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6345)
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6345)
- Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6345)
- Minority; do not pass.
- AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
SB 6345 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6345 (2025–26) Transportation contracting
- SB 6345 (2019–20) Water infrastructure program
- SB 6345 (2015–16) Fruit & vegetable inspection
- SB 6345 (2013–14) Chemical dependency
- SB 6345 (2011–12) Restructuring state govt
- SB 6345 (2009–10) Wireless communications
- SB 6345 (2007–08) PUD alternative bids
- SB 6345 (2005–06) Eminent domain