BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1964

HB 1964: Alternative energy decomm.

Concerning the decommissioning of alternative energy facilities.

Summary

Requires alternative energy facility agreements between an alternative energy facility operator and a surface property owner to provide that the facility operator is responsible for decommissioning the facility after the facility has ceased producing electricity.
Requires an alternative energy facility operator, as part of an alternative energy facility agreement, to deliver a decommissioning plan and proof of financial assurance to the county auditor and the applicable county planning department.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1964), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to the decommissioning of alternative energy facilities;

Passed February 11, 2022

Version voted on: EHB 1964

87 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	48	8	0	1
Republican	39	2	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 10, 2022By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 1964)
Feb 15, 2022First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (EHB 1964)
Feb 11, 2022Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1964)
Feb 11, 2022Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1964)
Feb 11, 2022Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1964)
Feb 7, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1964)
Feb 3, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1964)
Feb 3, 2022ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1964)
Feb 3, 2022Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1964)
Feb 3, 2022ENVI - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1964)
Jan 13, 2022First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (EHB 1964)

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

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