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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E3SHB 1257

HB 1257: Energy efficiency

Concerning energy efficiency.

Summary

  • Requires the State Building Code Council to develop rules for electric vehicle infrastructure that require electric vehicle charging capability at all new buildings that provide on-site parking.
  • Requires the Department of Commerce (Department) to establish a State Energy Performance Standard for covered commercial buildings by November 1, 2020.
  • Requires the Department to establish a State Energy Performance Standard Early Adoption Incentive Program.
  • Establishes energy benchmarking requirements for covered commercial buildings.
  • Establishes a Natural Gas Conservation Standard.
  • Authorizes a gas company to propose a renewable natural gas program.

From the Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill Report (E3SHB 1257), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committeeMar 21, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 29, 2019
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2019
  6. LawMay 7, 2019
Prime sponsor
Beth Doglio (D-22)
Introduced
January 17, 2019 in the House
Last action
May 7, 2019
Session law
Chapter 285, Laws of 2019
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5293
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1257, SHB 1257, 2SHB 1257, E3SHB 1257

AN ACT Relating to energy efficiency;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Beth Doglio (D-22)

19 co-sponsors (19 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Gael Tarleton D-36Debra Lekanoff D-40Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Laurie Dolan D-22Jake Fey D-27Jared Mead D-44Strom Peterson D-21Shelley Kloba D-1Marcus Riccelli D-3Nicole Macri D-43Zack Hudgins D-11Jeff Morris D-40Derek Stanford D-1Sherry Appleton D-23Vandana Slatter D-48Steve Tharinger D-24Laurie Jinkins D-27Gerry Pollet D-46Roger Goodman D-45

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 29, 2019
Version voted on: E3SHB 1257
55 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55101
Republican03605
How each member voted

Yea (55)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2019
Version voted on: E3SHB 1257
25 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25301
Republican02000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2019
Version voted on: E3SHB 1257
55 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican03902
How each member voted

Yea (55)

Excused (4)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 628 by Warnick (page 9, line 12)

April 15, 2019
Version voted on: E3SHB 1257
22 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22601
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (E3SHB 1257)
  2. Chapter 285, 2019 Laws. (E3SHB 1257)
  3. Governor signed. (E3SHB 1257)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E3SHB 1257)
  5. President signed. (E3SHB 1257)
  6. Speaker signed. (E3SHB 1257)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 55; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 4. (E3SHB 1257)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E3SHB 1257)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E3SHB 1257)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E3SHB 1257)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E3SHB 1257)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E3SHB 1257)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E3SHB 1257)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E3SHB 1257)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E3SHB 1257)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E3SHB 1257)
  17. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (E3SHB 1257)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 6. (E3SHB 1257)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E3SHB 1257)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E3SHB 1257)
  21. 3rd substitute bill substituted. (E3SHB 1257)
  22. 3rd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1257)
  23. 3rd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1257)
  24. 3rd substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E3SHB 1257)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1257)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1257)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E3SHB 1257)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1257)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1257)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E3SHB 1257)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (E3SHB 1257)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (E3SHB 1257)
  36. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1257)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1257)
  38. APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1257)
  39. APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1257)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1257)
  41. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1257)
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. Minority; do not pass.
  44. APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  45. Referred to Appropriations. (2SHB 1257)
  46. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1257)
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1257)
  49. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1257)
  50. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1257)
  51. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1257)
  52. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1257)
  53. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1257)
  54. Minority; do not pass.
  55. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  56. Minority; without recommendation.
  57. Referred to Finance. (SHB 1257)
  58. Referred to Finance.
  59. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1257)
  60. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1257)
  61. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1257)
  62. Minority; without recommendation.
  63. Minority; do not pass.
  64. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  65. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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