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2009 House Bill 1060: Updating the weatherization statute
Introduced by Rep. Marko Liias (Lynnwood) (D) on January 12, 2009
Updates household weatherization provisions to reflect evolving
green building and energy conservation practices. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on January 12, 2009
Substitute offered in the House on February 2, 2009
To specify that the term "low-income," as defined by the DCTED, may not exceed 80 percent of the median household income, adjusted for household size, for the county in which the dwelling unit to be weatherized is located. Specifies that the DCTED must give priority to weatherizing dwelling units occupied by low-income households with incomes at or below 125 percent of the federally established poverty level. Makes technical changes to the definition of "sustainable residential weatherization" or "weatherization".
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 2, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 5, 2009
Amendment offered by Rep. Jan Angel, (Port Orchard) (R) on February 23, 2009
To replace the definition of "sustainable residential weatherization" or "weatherization" with a new definition for "weatherization." and deletes a provision specifying that, to the extent feasible, funds from the weatherization program must be used to support and advance sustainable technologies.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on February 23, 2009
Received in the Senate on February 25, 2009
Referred to the Senate Environment, Water & Energy Committee on February 25, 2009