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WA SB6004
WA SB6004Authorizing certain public entities to contract for the capability of renewable or nonemitting electric generation projects.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to authorizing certain public entities to 2 contract for the capability of renewable or nonemitting electric 3 generation projects; amending RCW 35.22.705, 35.23.705, 35.27.610, 4 35.92.420, 35A.80.020, 35A.80.050, 43.52.410, 43.52.595, and 5 54.16.370; and creating a new section. 6
AI Summary
This bill authorizes various public entities, including cities of the first and second class, towns, code cities, and districts, to contract for the capability of renewable or nonemitting electric generation projects, which are defined in RCW 19.405.020. This means these entities can enter into agreements to secure the potential to generate electricity from these clean energy sources, even if the project is not yet fully operational or experiences interruptions. The bill allows these contracts to include provisions for payments to be made regardless of a project's completion or operational status, and ensures these payments are not subject to reduction or contingent on the performance of other parties involved. This change aims to provide public entities with greater flexibility to invest in and secure future electricity needs from clean energy sources, aligning with Washington's clean energy goals and addressing increasing electricity demand.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM. (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6004&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6004 SB (Revised) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75586 |
| Fiscal Note - 6004 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75065 |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6004%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6004%20SBA%20ENET%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6004.pdf |
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