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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5116

SB 5116: Clean energy

Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future.

Summary

  • Requires all electric utilities to eliminate from their allocation of electricity coal-fired resources by December 31, 2025.
  • Requires each electric utility to make all retail sales of electricity greenhouse gas neutral by January 1, 2030.
  • Sets a standard for each electric utility to meet 100 percent of its retail electric load using non-emitting and renewable resources by January 1, 2045.
  • Establishes an administrative penalty equal to $60 for each megawatt-hour for noncompliance, adjusted for inflation.
  • Amends the Utilities and Transportation Commission's ratemaking authority to include consideration of property acquired or constructed during the rate-effective period.
  • Requires electrical and gas companies to use the social cost of carbon for planning, evaluating, and acquiring all resources.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SSB 5116), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2019
  6. LawMay 7, 2019
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-36)
Introduced
January 14, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 2019
Session law
Chapter 288, Laws of 2019
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 1211
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5116, SSB 5116, E2SSB 5116

AN ACT Relating to supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-36)

16 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Guy Palumbo D-1John McCoy D-38Jamie Pedersen D-43Lisa Wellman D-41Senator D-47Christine Rolfes D-23Senator D-46Claire Wilson D-30Patty Kuderer D-48Joe Nguyen D-34Karen Keiser D-33Marko Liias D-21Senator D-22Rebecca Saldaña D-37Jeannie Darneille D-27Andy Billig D-3

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
28 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 11, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
56 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican04100
How each member voted

Yea (56)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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5 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 112 by Rivers (page 43, line 27)

February 28, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
24 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42500
Republican20000
How each member voted
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Senate · Amendment 101 by Ericksen (page 53, line 27)

February 28, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
21 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12800
Republican20000
How each member voted
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Senate · 88 Ericksen Striker

February 28, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
21 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12800
Republican20000
How each member voted
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House · Amendment 604 by Shea (page 12, line 6)

April 11, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
41 Yea 57 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05700
Republican41000
How each member voted

Nay (57)

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House · Amendment 605 by Shea (page 61, line 11)

April 11, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5116
41 Yea 57 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05700
Republican41000
How each member voted

Nay (57)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/7/2019. (E2SSB 5116)
  2. Chapter 288, 2019 Laws. (E2SSB 5116)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5116)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5116)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5116)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5116)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5116)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5116)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5116)
  10. Committee amendment not adopted. (E2SSB 5116)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5116)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SSB 5116)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5116)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5116)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5116)
  16. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Finance. (E2SSB 5116)
  17. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5116)
  18. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5116)
  19. FIN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Environment & Energy. (E2SSB 5116)
  20. Referred to Finance. (E2SSB 5116)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5116)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5116)
  23. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5116)
  24. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (E2SSB 5116)
  25. Third reading. (E2SSB 5116)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SSB 5116)
  27. Held on second reading. (E2SSB 5116)
  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5116)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5116)
  30. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5116)
  31. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5116)
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5116)
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5116)
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5116)
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  38. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5116)
  39. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5116)
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5116)
  41. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5116)
  42. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5116)
  43. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5116)
  44. Minority; do not pass.
  45. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. Minority; without recommendation.
  47. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5116)
  48. Referred to Ways & Means.
  49. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5116)
  50. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5116)
  51. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5116)
  52. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5116)
  53. Minority; do not pass.
  54. And refer to Ways & Means.
  55. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  56. Minority; without recommendation.
  57. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
  58. Prefiled for introduction.

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