SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6107
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As Passed Senate, March 9, 2007
Title: An act relating to conducting a study of pipeline utility corridor capacity.
Brief Description: Reviewing pipeline capacity and distribution in southwest Washington.
Sponsors: Senators Zarelli, Hatfield and Rasmussen.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 3/05/07 [DP].
Passed Senate: 3/09/07, 48-0.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
Majority Report: Do pass.Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Pridemore, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Zarelli, Ranking Minority Member; Brandland, Carrell, Hatfield, Hobbs, Honeyford, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Oemig, Rasmussen, Regala, Roach, Rockefeller, Schoesler and Tom.
Staff: Richard Ramsey (786-7412)
Background: The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC), within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, was created in 1970 to centralize the evaluation and oversight of large energy facilities.
Summary of Bill: The EFSEC is directed to review the status of pipeline utility corridor capacity and distribution for natural gas, petroleum, and biofuels in southwest Washington. The EFSEC is to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2007.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This assessment will provide a valuable look at capacity for new fuels and will take a long term perspective.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Zarelli, prime sponsor.