BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
HB 1194: Renewable energy workforce
Training, educating, and inspiring the next generation of the clean and renewable energy workforce.
Summary
- Establishes a joint Clean and Renewable Energy Workforce training center and Secure Power from American Resources Center to provide clean and renewable energy workforce training, education, and informational exhibits.
- Repeals the sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used in generating electricity.
- Establishes a state excise tax, and authorizes a county excise tax, on solar or wind farms that generate five megawatts or more.
From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1194), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 10, 2023
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Mark Klicker (R-16)
- Introduced
- January 10, 2023 in the House
- Last action
- January 8, 2024
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to training, educating, and inspiring the next generation of the clean and renewable energy workforce;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Mark Klicker (R-16)
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 Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
HB 1194 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1194 (2025–26) Collector vehicle licenses
- HB 1194 (2021–22) Parent-child visitation
- HB 1194 (2019–20) Toxic pollution
- HB 1194 (2017–18) Legislative page scholarship
- HB 1194 (2015–16) Death benefits/LEOFF, WSPRS
- HB 1194 (2013–14) Habitat project liability
- HB 1194 (2011–12) Bail for felony offenses
- HB 1194 (2009–10) Crisis referral services