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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6039

SB 6039: Geothermal energy resources

Promoting the development of geothermal energy resources.

Summary

  • Directs the Washington Geological Survey to compile and maintain a publicly available comprehensive database of state subsurface geologic information.
  • Directs the Department of Natural Resources to update its geothermal resources lease rates.
  • Directs the Department of Commerce to establish a competitive geothermal exploration cost-share grant program to incentivize and offset direct costs associated with deep exploratory drilling to identify locations suitable for the development of geothermal energy.
  • Directs the Department of Ecology to engage in a collaborative process to identify opportunities and risks associated with the development of geothermal resources.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 6039), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 2024
  4. Passed HouseFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 28, 2024
  6. LawMar 28, 2024
Prime sponsor
Liz Lovelett (D-40)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 28, 2024
Session law
Chapter 350, Laws of 2024
Companion bill
HB 2129
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6039, ESSB 6039

AN ACT Relating to promoting the development of geothermal energy resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Lovelett (D-40)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Shewmake D-42Manka Dhingra D-45Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11Karen Keiser D-33Marko Liias D-21Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6039
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6039
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6039
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (ESSB 6039)
  2. Chapter 350, 2024 Laws. (ESSB 6039)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6039)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6039)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 6039)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6039)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6039)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6039)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6039)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6039)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESSB 6039)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6039)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6039)
  14. CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment & Energy. (ESSB 6039)
  15. CB - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6039)
  16. Referred to Capital Budget. (ESSB 6039)
  17. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6039)
  18. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6039)
  19. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (ESSB 6039)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6039)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6039)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6039)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6039)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6039)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6039)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6039)
  29. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESSB 6039)
  30. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  33. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 6039)
  34. Referred to Ways & Means.
  35. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6039)
  36. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 6039)
  37. And refer to Ways & Means.
  38. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
  40. Prefiled for introduction.

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