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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2645

HB 2645: Photovoltaic modules

Concerning the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program.

Summary

  • Amends the definition of "photovoltaic module" under the Photovoltaic Module Stewardship and Takeback Program to include interconnections, terminals, and protective devices, such as diodes, that are part of a system connected to the grid or utility service.
  • Requires a photovoltaic module manufacturer to submit a stewardship plan to the Department of Ecology by July 1, 2022, rather than January 1, 2020.
  • Requires that no manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or installer may sell, or offer for sale, a photovoltaic module for which a stewardship plan has not been approved beginning July 1, 2023, rather than January 1, 2021.
  • Requires a manufacturer or its designated stewardship organization to provide an annual report to the Department of Ecology on the implementation of its stewardship plan beginning April 1, 2024, rather than April 1, 2022.
  • Requires the Washington State University Extension Energy Program to convene a Photovoltaic Module Recovery, Reuse, and Recycling Work Group to review and provide recommendations in a final report to the Legislature and the Governor on potential methodologies for the management of end-of-life photovoltaic modules.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2645), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 16, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 7, 2020
  5. Partly vetoedApr 2, 2020
  6. LawApr 2, 2020
Prime sponsor
Norma Smith (R-10)
Introduced
January 16, 2020 in the House
Last action
April 2, 2020
Session law
Chapter 287, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2645, ESHB 2645

AN ACT Relating to the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Norma Smith (R-10)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Carolyn Eslick R-39Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2645
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican39101
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2645
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19100
How each member voted

Nay (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2645
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican38300
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESHB 2645)
  2. Chapter 287, 2020 Laws PV. (ESHB 2645)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESHB 2645)
  4. President signed. (ESHB 2645)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2645)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2645)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2645)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2645)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2645)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2645)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2645)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2645)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2645)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2645)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 2645)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2645)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2645)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2645)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2645)
  20. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2645)
  21. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2645)
  22. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 2645)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2645)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2645)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2645)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2645)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2645)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2645)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  32. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2645)
  33. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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