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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2819

HB 2819: Pumped storage projects

Designating pumped storage projects located in a county bordering the Columbia river utilizing statutorily authorized water rights to be projects of statewide significance.

Summary

Expands the definition of "Project of Statewide Significance" to include a pumped storage project using water rights approved by the Legislature for that purpose.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2819), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2020

IntroducedJan 23, 2020
Out of committeeFeb 7, 2020
Passed HouseFeb 18, 2020
Passed SenateMar 6, 2020
GovernorMar 18, 2020
LawMar 18, 2020

Prime sponsor: Gina Mosbrucker (R-14)
Introduced: January 23, 2020 in the House
Last action: March 18, 2020
Session law: Chapter 46, Laws of 2020
Companion bill: SB 6578
Budget: Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to designating pumped storage projects located in a county bordering the Columbia river utilizing statutorily authorized water rights to be projects of statewide significance;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gina Mosbrucker (R-14)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Brian Blake D-19 Bruce Chandler R-15 Larry Hoff R-18 Joe Fitzgibbon D-34 Tom Dent R-13 Sharon Shewmake D-42 Matt Boehnke R-8

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2020

Version voted on: EHB 2819

96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	0
Republican	39	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Richard DeBolt R-20
Norma Smith R-10

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2020

Version voted on: EHB 2819

43 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	24	4	0	1
Republican	19	1	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (43)

Nay (5)

Excused (1)

Senator D-35

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History

Mar 18, 2020Effective date 6/11/2020. (EHB 2819)
Mar 18, 2020Chapter 46, 2020 Laws. (EHB 2819)
Mar 18, 2020Governor signed. (EHB 2819)
Mar 11, 2020Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2819)
Mar 10, 2020President signed. (EHB 2819)
Mar 9, 2020Speaker signed. (EHB 2819)
Mar 6, 2020Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 2819)
Mar 6, 2020Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2819)
Mar 5, 2020Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2819)
Feb 26, 2020Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2819)
Feb 25, 2020AWNP - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2819)
Feb 25, 2020Minority; do not pass. (EHB 2819)
Feb 20, 2020First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (EHB 2819)
Feb 18, 2020Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 2819)
Feb 18, 2020Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2819)
Feb 18, 2020Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2819)
Feb 17, 2020Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2819)
Feb 7, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 2819)
Feb 4, 2020ENVI - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2819)
Jan 23, 2020First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (EHB 2819)

HB 2819 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2819 (2017–18) PERS eligible positions · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2819 (2015–16) Dental licensure/residency · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2819 (2011–12) Traffic safety cameras · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2819 (2009–10) Church purposes/prop tx exem · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2819 (2007–08) Off-road vehicle moneys · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2819 (2005–06) Riding on outside of vehicle · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2819 (2003–04) Nursing facility payment sys · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2819 (2001–02) Bush act & Callow act lands · Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2002

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