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2011 House Bill 1422: Authorizing a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project
Introduced by Rep. Derek Stanford (Bothell) (D) on January 20, 2011
To authorize the department of natural resources to develop a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project to demonstrate opportunities for state lands to generate trust income; create green jobs; and comply with the state's existing energy efficiency goals. (Companion: SB 5273). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Technology, Energy, and Communications Committee on January 20, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on February 8, 2011
Removes intent section findings relating to the Department of Natural Resources' revision of the definition of a forest practice to include removal of forest biomass and that forest biomass is now harvested in compliance with all relevant forest practices rules. The demonstration pilot must avoid interfering with a current supply area for forest biomass collection surrounding an existing forest products production sites.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 8, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 11, 2011
To authorize the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop and implement a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project. Authorizes the DNR to form forest biomass aviation fuel partnerships to develop and implement a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project. Directs the DNR to create a strategy for developing a broad forest biomass to aviation biofuel sector in Washington.
Received in the Senate on February 23, 2011
Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Marine Waters Committee on February 23, 2011
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 25, 2011
To authorize DNR and the Department of Commerce to cooperate and consult with the University of Washington and Washington State University in their development of forest biomass to aviation fuel by identifying opportunities for state lands to generate trust income; identifying the most cost effective, efficient, and ecologically sound techniques to deliver forest biomass from the forest to the production site; exploring linkages with other biofuel efforts; entering into partnerships with research universities and the private sector to conduct a pilot project; and identifying and applying for funding sources.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 25, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 31, 2011
Authorizes DNR and the Department of Commerce to cooperate and consult with the University of Washington and Washington State University in their development of forest biomass to aviation fuel by identifying opportunities for state lands to generate trust income; identifying the most cost effective, efficient, and ecologically sound techniques to deliver forest biomass from the forest to the production site; exploring linkages with other biofuel efforts; entering into partnerships with research universities and the private sector to conduct a pilot project; and identifying and applying for funding sources.
Received in the House on April 13, 2011
House concurred with Senate amendments. This bill authorizes DNR and the Department of Commerce to cooperate and consult with the University of Washington and Washington State University in their development of forest biomass to aviation fuel by identifying opportunities for state lands to generate trust income; identifying the most cost effective, efficient, and ecologically sound techniques to deliver forest biomass from the forest to the production site; exploring linkages with other biofuel efforts; entering into partnerships with research universities and the private sector to conduct a pilot project; and identifying and applying for funding sources.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 29, 2011