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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1216

HB 1216: Clean energy siting

Concerning clean energy siting.

Summary

  • Establishes an Interagency Clean Energy Siting Coordinating Council to be cochaired by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) and the Department of Commerce (Commerce).
  • Directs Commerce to establish a new program for the designation of Clean Energy Projects of Statewide Significance.
  • Makes certain clean energy projects eligible for a coordinated permitting process to be overseen by Ecology.
  • Amends provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for certain clean energy projects, including directing lead agencies to complete environmental impact statements (EISs) within 24 months and specifying the content of SEPA review for clean energy projects.
  • Directs Ecology to prepare nonproject EISs for solar energy projects, onshore wind energy projects, green electrolytic or renewable hydrogen projects, and any co-located battery storage.
  • Directs the Washington State University Energy Program to conduct a pumped storage siting process.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1216), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 3, 2023
  6. LawMay 3, 2023
Prime sponsor
Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)
Introduced
January 10, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 3, 2023
Session law
Chapter 230, Laws of 2023
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5380
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1216, SHB 1216, E2SHB 1216

AN ACT Relating to clean energy siting;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Beth Doglio D-22Liz Berry D-36Julia Reed D-36Tarra Simmons D-23Nicole Macri D-43Mary Fosse D-38Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1216
75 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55102
Republican201901
How each member voted

Yea (75)

Excused (3)

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

Passed April 8, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1216
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican21800
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1216
78 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican211801
How each member voted

Yea (78)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (E2SHB 1216)
  2. Chapter 230, 2023 Laws. (E2SHB 1216)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1216)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1216)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1216)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1216)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1216)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 78; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1216)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1216)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1216)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 1216)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1216)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1216)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1216)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1216)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1216)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1216)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1216)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1216)
  20. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1216)
  21. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (E2SHB 1216)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 75; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 3. (E2SHB 1216)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1216)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1216)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1216)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1216)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1216)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1216)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1216)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1216)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1216)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1216)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1216)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1216)
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1216)
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1216)
  43. Referred to Appropriations.
  44. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1216)
  45. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1216)
  46. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1216)
  47. Minority; do not pass.
  48. Minority; without recommendation.
  49. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  50. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  51. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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