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WA HB1253

Expanding the ability of consumer-owned utilities to enter into joint use agreements.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
02/06/2025
Passed
04/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to expanding the ability of consumer-owned 2 utilities to enter into joint use agreements; and amending RCW 3 35.92.052, 54.44.020, 54.16.090, and 43.52.300. 4

AI Summary

This bill expands the ability of consumer-owned utilities, including cities of the first class, public utility districts, and joint operating agencies, to enter into joint use agreements for developing, using, and owning electric generating and transmission facilities. The legislation updates existing law to allow these utilities to participate in more flexible agreements, including joint ventures and limited liability company arrangements, for a broader range of energy infrastructure projects. Key expansions include the ability to collaborate on renewable energy facilities, energy storage facilities, and transmission infrastructure with a wider range of partners, such as electrical companies, rural electric cooperatives, and other entities. The bill ensures that each participant owns a percentage of the facility proportional to their financial investment and clarifies that participants are only liable for their own actions and investments. The changes aim to provide more opportunities for utilities to collaborate on energy projects, potentially increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting the development of diverse energy resources. The bill amends several existing statutes (RCW 35.92.052, 54.44.020, 54.16.090, and 43.52.300) to accomplish these goals.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 05/15/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1253&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1253-S%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1253-S.SL.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1253-S%20HBR%20PL%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1253-S.PL.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1253-S%20HBR%20SA%2025.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1253-S%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Environment, Energy & Technology 1253-S AMS ENET S2380.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1253-S%20AMS%20ENET%20S2380.1.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1253-S%20SBR%20ENET%20OC%2025.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1253-S%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2025.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1253-S%20SBA%20ENET%2025.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1253-S%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1253-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1253%20HBR%20ENVI%2025.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1253%20HBA%20ENVI%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1253.pdf
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