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WA SB6355

WA SB6355
Concerning the electric transmission system.

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Introduced
02/24/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
Passed
03/13/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to creating partnerships to improve the 2 reliability and capacity of the electric transmission system, 3 including through a Washington electric transmission authority; 4 reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 5 43.84.092, 43.84.092, and 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 6 43.21F RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new 7 chapter to Title 43 RCW; providing effective dates; providing a 8 contingent effective date; providing expiration dates; and providing 9 contingent expiration dates. 10

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 insufficient to meet growing demand from electrification and clean energy goals, and to withstand extreme weather. The authority will be overseen by a board of directors with diverse expertise and will coordinate with utilities, developers, and other stakeholders to expand and upgrade transmission infrastructure. The bill also creates new accounts for operating and capital expenses related to transmission projects and outlines the authority's powers, including the ability to enter partnerships, acquire property, and potentially use eminent domain, while also emphasizing consultation with tribes and consideration for local communities and ratepayers. Additionally, it includes provisions for payments in lieu of property taxes for authority-owned facilities and reenacts and amends existing laws related to treasury income accounts to include the new electric transmission capital account.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Delivered to Governor. (on 03/13/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6355&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6355-S%20HBR%20APH0%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6355 SSB AMH APP H3826.1 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77561
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/6355-S.PL.pdf
6355-S AMH ENGR H3830.E https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20ENGR%20H3830.E.pdf
Substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6355-S%20SBR%20HA%2026.pdf
Mendoza 6355-S AMH MEND MCPH 203 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20MEND%20MCPH%20203.pdf
Dye 6355-S AMH DYEM MCPH 201 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20MCPH%20201.pdf
Ybarra 6355-S AMH YBAR LIPS 582 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20YBAR%20LIPS%20582.pdf
Stuebe 6355-S AMH STUE STER 186 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20STUE%20STER%20186.pdf
Mendoza 6355-S AMH MEND MCPH 197 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20MEND%20MCPH%20197.pdf
Ley 6355-S AMH LEYJ MCPH 189 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20LEYJ%20MCPH%20189.pdf
Dye 6355-S AMH DYEM MCPH 196 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20MCPH%20196.pdf
Dye 6355-S AMH DYEM MCPH 195 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20MCPH%20195.pdf
Dye 6355-S AMH DYEM MCPH 194 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20MCPH%20194.pdf
Dye 6355-S AMH DYEM MCPH 192 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20MCPH%20192.pdf
Dye 6355-S AMH DYEM H3832.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20H3832.2.pdf
Abell 6355-S AMH ABEL MCPH 191 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20ABEL%20MCPH%20191.pdf
Abell 6355-S AMH ABEL MCPH 190 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20ABEL%20MCPH%20190.pdf
Doglio 6355-S AMH DOGL H3830.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20DOGL%20H3830.1.pdf
Appropriations 6355-S AMH APP H3826.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6355-S%20AMH%20APP%20H3826.1.pdf
Substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6355-S%20HBR%20APP%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6355 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77494
Substitute House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6355-S%20HBA%20APP%2026.pdf
Substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6355-S%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6355-S.pdf
Short 6355-S AMS SHOR S5919.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6355-S%20AMS%20SHOR%20S5919.1.pdf
Boehnke 6355-S AMS BOEH S5908.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6355-S%20AMS%20BOEH%20S5908.1.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6355 SB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77336
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6355%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6355 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77325
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6355%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6355 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77265
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6355%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6355.pdf
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