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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1126

HB 1126: Distributed energy

Enabling electric utilities to prepare for the distributed energy future.

Summary

Establishes a declaration of state policy that any distributed energy resources planning process engaged in by an electric utility should accomplish certain goals.
Requires the Legislature to conduct an initial review of the state's policy pertaining to distributed energy resources by January 1, 2023, and a full review by January 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1126), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2019

IntroducedJan 14, 2019
Out of committeeFeb 4, 2019
Passed HouseMar 11, 2019
Passed SenateApr 15, 2019
GovernorApr 30, 2019
LawApr 30, 2019

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced: January 14, 2019 in the House
Last action: April 30, 2019
Session law: Chapter 205, Laws of 2019

AN ACT Relating to enabling electric utilities to prepare for the distributed energy future;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Cindy Ryu D-32 Sharon Wylie D-49 Shelley Kloba D-1 Representative R-26

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2019

Version voted on: EHB 1126

96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	56	0	0	1
Republican	40	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Drew Hansen D-23
Representative R-39

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 15, 2019

Version voted on: EHB 1126

46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	18	2	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (2)

Shelly Short R-7
Senator R-15

Excused (1)

John McCoy D-38

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History

Apr 30, 2019Effective date 7/28/2019. (EHB 1126)
Apr 30, 2019Chapter 205, 2019 Laws. (EHB 1126)
Apr 30, 2019Governor signed. (EHB 1126)
Apr 26, 2019Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1126)
Apr 25, 2019President signed. (EHB 1126)
Apr 18, 2019Speaker signed. (EHB 1126)
Apr 15, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1126)
Apr 15, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1126)
Apr 2, 2019Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1126)
Mar 22, 2019Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1126)
Mar 21, 2019Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1126)
Mar 21, 2019ENET - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1126)
Mar 13, 2019First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (EHB 1126)
Mar 11, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1126)
Mar 11, 2019Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1126)
Mar 11, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1126)
Mar 1, 2019Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1126)
Feb 4, 2019Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1126)
Jan 31, 2019Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1126)
Jan 31, 2019Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1126)
Jan 31, 2019ENVI - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1126)
Jan 14, 2019First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (EHB 1126)
Jan 11, 2019Prefiled for introduction. (EHB 1126)

HB 1126 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1126 (2025–26) Local tax rate changes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1126 (2023–24) Transportation budget, supp. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1126 (2021–22) Community custody tolling · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1126 (2017–18) Marijuana license deadline · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1126 (2015–16) Fatality reviews by DEL · Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2015
HB 1126 (2013–14) State fire service · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1126 (2011–12) Criminal street gangs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1126 (2009–10) Employer of military persons · Did not pass · died in committee

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