2957-S AMH DEBO H5369.1
SHB 2957 - H AMD 2116
By Representative DeBolt
On page 14, after line 25, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 70.94 RCW to read as follows:
In adopting greenhouse gas emission reduction rules under this chapter, the department shall consider population growth and economic growth within Washington. Covered parties under any department rules must not be adversely affected by the rule based on economic expansion or meeting supply demands caused by population growth."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
EFFECT: Requires the Department of Ecology to consider population growth and economic growth when developing greenhouse gas emission reduction rules and prohibits rules from adversely affecting covered parties based on economic expansion or meeting population growth-driven supply demands.
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