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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1446

HB 1446: Utility acquisition targets

Prohibiting a utility from being assessed a penalty for not meeting its biennial acquisition target for cost-effective conservation in special circumstances outside the utility's control.

Summary

Provides that utilities are in compliance with cost-effective conservation acquisition targets if events beyond the reasonable control of the utility prevented it from meeting the conservation target.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1446), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2021

IntroducedFeb 1, 2021
Out of committeeFeb 15, 2021
Passed HouseMar 3, 2021
Passed SenateApr 6, 2021
GovernorApr 16, 2021
LawApr 16, 2021

Prime sponsor: Jake Fey (D-27)
Introduced: February 1, 2021 in the House
Last action: April 16, 2021
Session law: Chapter 79, Laws of 2021
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1446, SHB 1446

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting a utility from being assessed a penalty for not meeting its biennial acquisition target for cost-effective conservation in special circumstances outside the utility's control;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jake Fey (D-27)

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2021

Version voted on: SHB 1446

93 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	53	4	0	0
Republican	40	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (4)

Excused (1)

Mike Volz R-6

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2021

Version voted on: SHB 1446

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	0
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

Apr 16, 2021Effective date 7/25/2021. (SHB 1446)
Apr 16, 2021Chapter 79, 2021 Laws. (SHB 1446)
Apr 16, 2021Governor signed. (SHB 1446)
Apr 13, 2021Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1446)
Apr 9, 2021President signed. (SHB 1446)
Apr 7, 2021Speaker signed. (SHB 1446)
Apr 6, 2021Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1446)
Apr 6, 2021Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1446)
Mar 31, 2021Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1446)
Mar 24, 2021Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1446)
Mar 23, 2021Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1446)
Mar 23, 2021ENET - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1446)
Mar 6, 2021First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (SHB 1446)
Mar 3, 2021Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1446)
Mar 3, 2021Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1446)
Mar 3, 20211st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1446)
Mar 3, 20211st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 1, 2021Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1446)
Mar 1, 2021Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 15, 2021ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1446)
Feb 15, 2021Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1446)
Feb 15, 2021Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1446)
Feb 15, 2021Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1446)
Feb 15, 2021Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 15, 2021Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 15, 2021Minority; do not pass.
Feb 15, 2021ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 15, 2021ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 1, 2021First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

HB 1446 in other sessions

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

HB 1446 (2025–26) George Washington's birthday · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2023–24) Law enf. officers/increase · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2019–20) Landlord-tenant mediation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2017–18) Registration enforcement · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2015–16) Youth internship opportunity · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2013–14) Judicial proceedings & forms · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2011–12) Indian tribes/property tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1446 (2009–10) Higher edu coord brd grants · Did not pass · died in committee

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