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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1304

HB 1304: Electric security alarms

Regulating electric security alarm systems.

Summary

  • Prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing regulations that would prohibit the installation or use of an electrified security alarm system on manufacturing, industrial, or outdoor storage property that would impose certain installation or operation requirements on such systems, or that would require a permit for such a system other than a security alarm permit or require a permit fee of more than $1,000.
  • Exempts a local government that has, prior to January 1, 2024, adopted regulations permitting electric security alarm systems in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission standards in commercial and industrial zones from the requirements of the bill.
  • Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt or amend rules by July 1, 2025, to provide that electric security alarm systems are not considered structures under the State Building Code when placed behind a perimeter fence in compliance with the bill.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1304), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 14, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2024
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
David Hackney (D-11)
Introduced
January 13, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 7, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1304, ESHB 1304

AN ACT Relating to electric security alarm systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Hackney (D-11)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Amy Walen D-48

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1304
89 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51700
Republican38101
How each member voted

Yea (89)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1304)
  2. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs. (ESHB 1304)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1304)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1304)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1304)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1304)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1304)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1304)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  12. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (ESHB 1304)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1304)
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1304)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  18. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1304)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1304)
  20. LG - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. Minority; without recommendation.
  22. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1304 in other sessions

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