BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5629: Small modular reactors
Promoting small modular reactors in Washington.
Summary
- Includes small modular reactors (SMRs) as a clean energy technology innovation encouraged under the guiding principles of the state energy strategy.
- Exempts SMRs manufactured in Washington from business and occupation tax.
- Encourages SMRs as eligible investment projects under the revised Invest in Washington program until January 1, 2030.
- Defines SMRs.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (R-8)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to promoting small modular reactors in Washington;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (R-8)
4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
SB 5629 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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