5284-S2 AMS FORT S2171.1
2SSB 5284 - S AMD 145
By Senator Fortunato
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. (1) The legislature intends to support the burning of solid waste, which is the ultimate renewable resource, to produce renewable energy. By December 31, 2026, the department of ecology and the utilities and transportation commission shall submit a jointly prepared report to the legislature examining opportunities, and making recommendations, for expanding the use of waste-to-energy plants in Washington.
(2) The legislature intends to appropriate sufficient moneys to carry out the purposes of this act."
2SSB 5284 - S AMD 145
By Senator Fortunato
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "outcomes;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and creating a new section."
EFFECT: Strikes the underlying bill and requires that the Department of Ecology and the Utilities and Transportation Commission report to the Legislature by December 31, 2026, on expanding the use of waste-to-energy plants in Washington.
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