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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1584

HB 1584: Nuclear reactor technology

Planning for advanced nuclear reactor technology in Washington.

Summary

  • Modifies a guiding principle for the State Energy Strategy to include the consideration of advanced nuclear reactor technology, renewable natural gas, and green electrolytic hydrogen to reduce the state's dependence on fossil fuel energy sources.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1584), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Stephanie Barnard (R-8)
Introduced
January 25, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1584, ESHB 1584

AN ACT Relating to planning for advanced nuclear reactor technology in Washington;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Stephanie Barnard (R-8)

14 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Mary Dye R-9Brandy Donaghy D-44Debra Lekanoff D-40Vandana Slatter D-48Alex Ybarra R-13Travis Couture R-35Jake Fey D-27Cindy Ryu D-32Marcus Riccelli D-3Liz Berry D-36Suzanne Schmidt R-4Bryan Sandlin R-15Joe Timmons D-42

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1584
91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51601
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (1)

Permalink to this vote

History

  1. Referred to Environment & Energy. (ESHB 1584)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1584)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1584)
  4. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1584)
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1584)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1584)
  7. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1584)
  8. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1584)
  9. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 1584)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1584)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1584)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1584)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1584)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1584)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1584)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  19. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1584)
  20. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

HB 1584 in other sessions

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