Bill > HB2608

This bill modifies existing tax preferences for projects located in targeted urban areas, specifically to ensure clean energy manufacturers have equal access to these benefits and to support the growth of Washington's clean energy sector and economy. The key changes involve extending the timeframe for projects, particularly those related to nuclear facilities that require certification by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). For such nuclear projects, the bill introduces new requirements for applicants to verify they have met all prior commitments and to provide a copy of their community or project labor agreement. It also adds provisions for cities to consult with the Department of Labor and Industries to confirm that entities involved in the construction of nuclear facilities have a history of complying with wage and hour laws, that workers were paid prevailing wages, and that state-registered apprentices were employed. Furthermore, the bill allows for additional extensions to the project completion deadline for nuclear facilities, up to two extra 24-month periods, beyond the standard extension.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2608&Year=2025&Initiative=false