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February 13, 2006
Energy Independence Bill passes Washington State Senate!
Just received confirmation today that the bill passed the Senate! It is 90% to the governor's signature!
Way to go Washington!
Energy Independence through Renewable Fuels Team,
Congratulations everyone!! The Renewable Fuels Standard bill passed the House Friday night with a very good, bipartisan vote, and the Senate this morning with a closer vote -- 3 Republicans voting for (Esser, Finkbeiner and Schmidt).
The amendments in the House and Senate were mostly the same. They are measuring the biodiesel percentage on a volumetric basis, rather than on a per gallon basis, and requiring that in order to ramp up to 5% biodiesel we need to meet a 3% standard with in-state feedstocks (which will delay ramp up somewhat). In the Senate there was one additional requirement that state fleets move to a 20% blend in all their vehicles by 2009, and report back on their progress, in order to inform implementation of this bill.
The fight is not over. We will need to keep the pressure on as the bills switch houses and go through the process. However, lets take this moment to celebrate victory, and a huge step forward for our effort.
Great work! The past weeks have been very intense, but all the hard work paid off. Thank you!!!
Go to www.leg.wa.gov for more details on the final bills, as amended.
Sarah
Posted by Martin at February 13, 2006 01:05 PM
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