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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1812

HB 1812: Energy facility site council

Modernizing the energy facility site evaluation council to meet the state's clean energy goals.

Summary

  • Establishes the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) as an independent agency separate from the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
  • Creates an Account for EFSEC-related expenditures and deposits.
  • Authorizes clean energy product manufacturing facilities, storage facilities, renewable natural gas facilities, and renewable or green electrolytic hydrogen facilities to opt into the EFSEC siting process.
  • Adds requirements for notifying and consulting with federally recognized tribes.
  • Adds a public comment period and other engagement requirements to the EFSEC site application review process.
  • Clarifies authorities to the EFSEC, including ongoing regulatory oversight.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1812), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 183, Laws of 2022
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2022
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 2022
  5. Partly vetoedMar 25, 2022
  6. LawMar 25, 2022
Prime sponsor
Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)
Introduced
January 10, 2022 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2022
Session law
Chapter 183, Laws of 2022
Requested by
Governor
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1812, SHB 1812, E2SHB 1812

AN ACT Relating to modernizing the energy facility site evaluation council to meet the state's clean energy goals;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Wylie D-49Liz Berry D-36Javier Valdez D-46Gerry Pollet D-46Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2022
Version voted on: E2SHB 1812
95 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican38300
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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

Passed March 3, 2022
Version voted on: E2SHB 1812
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2022
Version voted on: E2SHB 1812
92 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican35600
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/30/2022. (E2SHB 1812)
  2. Chapter 183, 2022 Laws. (E2SHB 1812)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (E2SHB 1812)
  4. President signed. (E2SHB 1812)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1812)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1812)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 92; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1812)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1812)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1812)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1812)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SHB 1812)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1812)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1812)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1812)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1812)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology. (E2SHB 1812)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1812)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1812)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1812)
  20. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1812)
  21. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (E2SHB 1812)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1812)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1812)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1812)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1812)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1812)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1812)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1812)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1812)
  32. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1812)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1812)
  34. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1812)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1812)
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1812)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1812)
  38. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1812)
  39. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1812)
  40. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  41. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. Minority; without recommendation.
  45. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1812)
  46. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1812)
  47. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1812)
  48. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  49. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  50. Minority; do not pass.
  51. Referred to Appropriations.
  52. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
  53. Prefiled for introduction.

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