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WA SB5168

WA SB5168
Modernizing the energy independence act to avoid regulatory duplication and overlap with other laws.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to modernizing the energy independence act to 2 avoid regulatory duplication and overlap with other laws; amending 3 RCW 19.285.010, 19.285.020, 19.285.045, 19.285.050, 19.285.060, 4 19.285.070, 19.285.080, 19.29A.060, and 19.405.040; reenacting and 5 amending RCW 19.285.040; creating a new section; and providing an 6 effective date. 7

AI Summary

This bill modernizes the energy independence act to avoid regulatory duplication and overlap with other laws. It retains the conservation elements of the energy independence act while ending the generation requirements, as the requirements of the clean energy transformation act continue to set the policy direction for the state. The bill aims to create efficiencies and cost savings for utilities, which will provide affordable power to consumers. It also makes conforming amendments to related laws.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
  • ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
  • ‐ Energy Conservation

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