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2019 Senate Bill 5145: Concerning the use of hydraulic fracturing in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas
Introduced by Sen. Jesse Salomon (Shoreline) (D) on January 14, 2019
Referred to the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee on January 14, 2019
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 1, 2019
Amendment offered by Sen. Doug Ericksen (Ferndale) (R) on February 13, 2019
To provide that the prohibition on hydraulic fracturing only applies west of the crest of the Cascade mountains.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 13, 2019
Amendment offered by Sen. Jim Honeyford (Grandview) (R) on February 13, 2019
To remove the intent section of the bill.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 13, 2019
Amendment offered by Sen. Jim Honeyford (Grandview) (R) on February 13, 2019
To provide that nothing in this section prohibits the development of geothermal resources.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 13, 2019
Received in the House on February 14, 2019
Referred to the House Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on February 14, 2019
Received in the Senate on April 22, 2019
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on May 8, 2019