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WA SB5466

WA SB5466
Improving reliability and capacity of the electric transmission system in Washington state.

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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
Passed
Dead
03/12/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to improving reliability and capacity of the 2 electric transmission system in Washington state; reenacting and 3 amending RCW 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 4 and 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 43.21F RCW; adding a 5 new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 6 43.21C RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; providing effective 7 dates; providing a contingent effective date; providing expiration 8 dates; and providing contingent expiration dates. 9

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Washington Electric Transmission Authority to improve the reliability, resilience, and affordability of the state's electric transmission system, which is currently struggling to accommodate increasing electricity demand from electrification and new clean energy sources, and to withstand extreme weather events. The authority will be overseen by a board of directors with diverse expertise and will coordinate the development of new transmission capacity, prioritize partnerships for renewable energy access, and explore non-wire alternatives to upgrade existing infrastructure. The bill also includes provisions for expedited permitting processes for certain transmission upgrades, establishes a tribal clean energy partnership work group to foster collaboration and economic opportunities for Native American tribes, and creates dedicated accounts for the authority's operating and capital expenses.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/26/2026)

Taxonomy

Energy
  • ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
  • ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ Native American Affairs and Indian Lands
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5466&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/22/2025
Fiscal Note - 5466 3SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77120 02/21/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 2SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77121 02/21/2026
Boehnke 5466-S3 AMS BOEH S5135.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5466-S3%20AMS%20BOEH%20S5135.1.pdf 02/12/2026
Shewmake 5466-S3 AMS SHEW S5123.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5466-S3%20AMS%20SHEW%20S5123.1.pdf 02/12/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBR%203RD%2026.pdf 02/10/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5466-S3.pdf 02/10/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2026.pdf 02/09/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 2SSB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76587 02/09/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2026.pdf 02/08/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 2SSB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76515 02/08/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf 02/05/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5466-S2.pdf 02/04/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBR%20ENET%20OC%2026.pdf 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 P2SSB S-3867.3/26 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76182 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73874 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72768 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72103 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 P2SSB S-3867.3/26 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75920 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 SB 5466-S.E AMH APP H2193.1 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74876 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 ESSB 5466-S.E AMH ENVI H2048.1 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74708 02/04/2026
Fiscal Note - 5466 ESSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74445 02/04/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2026.pdf 01/30/2026
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBA%20ENET%2026.pdf 01/20/2026
Ybarra 5466-S.E AMH YBAR MCPH 137 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5466-S.E%20AMH%20YBAR%20MCPH%20137.pdf 04/15/2025
Abell 5466-S.E AMH ABEL MCPH 136 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5466-S.E%20AMH%20ABEL%20MCPH%20136.pdf 04/15/2025
Ramel 5466-S.E AMH RAME H2235.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5466-S.E%20AMH%20RAME%20H2235.1.pdf 04/15/2025
Appropriations 5466-S.E AMH APP H2193.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5466-S.E%20AMH%20APP%20H2193.1.pdf 04/10/2025
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5466-S.E%20HBR%20APP%2025.pdf 04/10/2025
Environment & Energy 5466-S.E AMH ENVI H2048.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5466-S.E%20AMH%20ENVI%20H2048.1.pdf 03/28/2025
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5466-S.E%20HBR%20ENVI%2025.pdf 03/28/2025
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5466-S.E%20HBA%20ENVI%2025.pdf 03/13/2025
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5466-S.E.pdf 03/10/2025
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf 03/10/2025
Shewmake 5466-S AMS SHEW S2229.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5466-S%20AMS%20SHEW%20S2229.1.pdf 03/07/2025
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2025.pdf 03/03/2025
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2025.pdf 02/24/2025
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466%20SBA%20WM%2025.pdf 02/21/2025
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5466-S.pdf 02/19/2025
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466%20SBR%20ENET%20OC%2025.pdf 02/19/2025
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2025.pdf 02/18/2025
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5466%20SBA%20ENET%2025.pdf 01/28/2025
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5466.pdf 01/22/2025
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