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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1329

HB 1329: Utility shutoffs/heat

Preventing utility shutoffs for nonpayment during extreme heat.

Summary

  • Prohibits utilities and landlords from involuntarily terminating water or electric service to any residential user during days for which the National Weather Service has issued certain heat-related alerts.
  • Requires electric and water utilities and landlords to promptly make a reasonable attempt to reconnect service to a dwelling upon receipt of a request to reconnect utility service for a day in which the National Weather Service has issued certain heat-related alerts.
  • Authorizes electric and water utilities and landlords, in connection with a request to reconnect service for a day for which a heat alert has been issued, to require the residential user to enter into a payment plan prior to reconnecting service to the dwelling.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1329), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 13, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 20, 2023
  6. LawApr 20, 2023
Prime sponsor
Sharlett Mena (D-29)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
April 20, 2023
Session law
Chapter 105, Laws of 2023
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5366
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1329, ESHB 1329

AN ACT Relating to preventing utility shutoffs for nonpayment during extreme heat;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharlett Mena (D-29)

27 co-sponsors (27 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Emily Alvarado D-34Liz Berry D-36Davina Duerr D-1Mari Leavitt D-28Melanie Morgan D-29Alex Ramel D-40Cindy Ryu D-32Tana Senn D-41Tarra Simmons D-23Joe Timmons D-42Shelley Kloba D-1Jessica Bateman D-22Vandana Slatter D-48Tina Orwall D-33Julia Reed D-36Debra Lekanoff D-40Mia Gregerson D-33Beth Doglio D-22Steve Tharinger D-24Julio Cortes D-38Brandy Donaghy D-44Gerry Pollet D-46Lisa Callan D-5Mary Fosse D-38Nicole Macri D-43Lauren Davis D-32Monica Jurado Stonier D-49

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1329
64 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican83101
How each member voted

Yea (64)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1329
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESHB 1329)
  2. Chapter 105, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1329)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1329)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1329)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1329)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1329)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1329)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1329)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1329)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1329)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1329)
  12. ENET - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1329)
  13. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 1329)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1329)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1329)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1329)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1329)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1329)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1329)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1329)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1329)
  25. Minority; without recommendation.
  26. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

HB 1329 in other sessions

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