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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1768

HB 1768: Energy conservation projects

Updating definitions applicable to energy conservation projects involving public entities.

Summary

Authorizes state agencies, school districts, and municipalities to deploy distributed energy resources as conservation projects at facilities owned by the agencies.
Changes definitions applicable to energy conservation projects to allow public agencies to contract for projects and services that reduce energy demand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires the Department of Enterprise Services to issue guidelines for cost-effectiveness determination.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1768), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2022

IntroducedJan 10, 2022
Out of committeeJan 25, 2022
Passed HouseFeb 10, 2022
Passed SenateMar 3, 2022
GovernorMar 24, 2022
LawMar 24, 2022

Prime sponsor: Davina Duerr (D-1)
Introduced: January 10, 2022 in the House
Last action: March 24, 2022
Session law: Chapter 128, Laws of 2022
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1768, SHB 1768

AN ACT Relating to updating definitions applicable to energy conservation projects involving public entities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Davina Duerr (D-1)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Joe Fitzgibbon D-34 Liz Berry D-36 Nicole Macri D-43 Alex Ramel D-40 Gerry Pollet D-46 David Hackney D-11

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2022

Version voted on: SHB 1768

57 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	56	0	0	1
Republican	1	38	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (57)

Nay (38)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2022

Version voted on: SHB 1768

29 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

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

How each member voted

Yea (29)

Nay (18)

Excused (2)

June Robinson D-38
Senator R-15

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History

Mar 24, 2022Effective date 6/9/2022. (SHB 1768)
Mar 24, 2022Chapter 128, 2022 Laws. (SHB 1768)
Mar 24, 2022Governor signed. (SHB 1768)
Mar 10, 2022Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1768)
Mar 8, 2022President signed. (SHB 1768)
Mar 7, 2022Speaker signed. (SHB 1768)
Mar 3, 2022Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1768)
Mar 3, 2022Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1768)
Mar 3, 2022Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1768)
Feb 24, 2022Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1768)
Feb 24, 2022Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1768)
Feb 24, 2022ENET - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1768)
Feb 12, 2022First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (SHB 1768)
Feb 10, 2022Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1768)
Feb 10, 2022Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1768)
Feb 10, 20221st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1768)
Feb 10, 20221st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 9, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1768)
Feb 9, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 25, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1768)
Jan 25, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 20, 2022Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1768)
Jan 20, 2022ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1768)
Jan 20, 2022ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 20, 2022Minority; do not pass.
Jan 20, 2022ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
Jan 5, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1768 in other sessions

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

HB 1768 (2025–26) Manuf. housing purchases · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1768 (2023–24) Green businesses/utility tax · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1768 (2019–20) Substance use disorder prof. · Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2019
HB 1768 (2017–18) Open ed. resources pilot prg · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1768 (2015–16) Brewery promotional items · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1768 (2013–14) DOT/job order contracting · Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2013
HB 1768 (2011–12) Housing assistance surcharge · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1768 (2009–10) Sex offender release · Did not pass · died in committee

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