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2007 Senate Bill 5383: Modifying provisions of the energy freedom program.
Introduced by Sen. James Hargrove (Hoquiam) (D) on January 18, 2007
To expand the Energy Freedom Program to include community action agencies. Among other changes, the bill would allow the director to fund 100% of a project’s cost if the project is that of a community action agency. Generally, the Energy Freedom Program may only contribute up to 50% of the total project cost. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Water, Energy, and Environment Committee on January 18, 2007
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 26, 2007
Received in the House on March 13, 2007
Referred to the House Technology, Energy, and Communications Committee on March 13, 2007
Amendment offered to the House Technology, Energy, and Communications Committee on March 28, 2007
To strike all references to community action agencies in the
original bill. Allows nonprofit organizations to apply for funding
from the Energy Freedom Program. Expands the scope of eligible
projects under the Energy Freedom Program to include wind projects of
up to 5 megawatts. Moves the Energy Freedom Program from the
Department of Agriculture to the Department of Community, Trade, and
Economic Development.
Referred to the House Capital Budget Committee on March 30, 2007