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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1793

HB 1793: Electric vehicles/HOAs

Concerning electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communities.

Summary

  • Prohibits an association of unit owners in a common interest community from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) within the boundaries of an owner's unit or in a designated parking space.
  • Authorizes an association to impose reasonable restrictions on the EVCS, including requiring an application for approval prior to installation.
  • Requires an association to approve an application to install an EVCS if the unit owner meets specified requirements.
  • Provides that a unit owner is responsible for all the costs associated with the EVCS, including the costs of electricity.
  • Provides a cause of action against an association for willful violations and sets forth penalties.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1793), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2022
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2022
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2022
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 2022
  5. GovernorMar 11, 2022
  6. LawMar 11, 2022
Prime sponsor
David Hackney (D-11)
Introduced
January 10, 2022 in the House
Last action
March 11, 2022
Session law
Chapter 27, Laws of 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1793, ESHB 1793

AN ACT Relating to electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Hackney (D-11)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Liz Berry D-36Jessica Bateman D-22Nicole Macri D-43Alex Ramel D-40Tana Senn D-41Sharon Wylie D-49Steve Bergquist D-11Javier Valdez D-46Gerry Pollet D-46Shelley Kloba D-1

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 1793
67 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican102902
How each member voted

Yea (67)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 1793
32 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican31700
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2022. (ESHB 1793)
  2. Chapter 27, 2022 Laws. (ESHB 1793)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1793)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1793)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1793)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1793)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1793)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1793)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1793)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1793)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1793)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1793)
  13. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1793)
  14. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1793)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1793)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1793)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1793)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1793)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1793)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1793)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1793)
  25. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1793)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1793)
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  32. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1793 in other sessions

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