BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5747: Solid waste/renewable energy

Studying the use of solid waste to produce renewable energy.

Summary

Declares an intent to: (1) Support the burning of solid waste to produce renewable energy; and (2) Appropriate sufficient money to carry out the purposes of this act. Requires the department of ecology and the utilities and transportation commission to submit a report to the legislature examining opportunities, and making recommendations, for expanding the use of waste-to-energy plants.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to studying the use of solid waste to produce renewable energy;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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

SB 5747 (2025–26) Affordable housing/exemption · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5747 (2023–24) Projectile stun guns · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5747 (2021–22) Statewide oil spill plan · Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2022
SB 5747 (2017–18) Health care financing · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5747 (2015–16) Wrongful life, birth, death · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5747 (2013–14) Public hospital distrct brds · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5747 (2011–12) Horse racing funds · Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2011
SB 5747 (2009–10) Plastics & plastic products · Did not pass · died in committee