WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1289: State energy code, adoption

Modifying the procedure for adoption and amendment of the Washington state energy code.

Summary

  • Establishes that the energy code for residential and non-residential buildings is the 2012 Washington State Energy Code (Code), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended by the State Building Council (Council).
  • Specifies that amendments to the Code for non-residential buildings may be adopted if they increase energy efficiency and promote a competitive business climate based on economic, technical, and process factors.
  • Specifies that amendments to the Code for residential buildings may be adopted if they increase energy efficiency, promote a competitive business climate, and are technically feasible, commercially available, and cost-effective to building owners and tenants.
  • Requires the Council to adopt rules that are consistent with Chapter 19.85 RCW, the Regulatory Fairness Act.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1289), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Vincent Buys (R-42)
Introduced
January 16, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5804
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the procedure for adoption and amendment of the Washington state energy code;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Vincent Buys (R-42)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Dean Takko D-19Shelly Short R-7Brian Blake D-19

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1289 in other sessions

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