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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1391

HB 1391: Energy in buildings

Concerning energy in buildings.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to contract with an administrator to establish a Statewide Building Energy Upgrade Navigator Program (Navigator Program) by January 1, 2025, to provide outreach, and deliver energy services to residential building owners and renters and owners of commercial buildings under 20,000 square feet.
  • Requires Commerce to convene a technical advisory group to provide ongoing guidance to the Navigator Program and to report to the Legislature beginning May 1, 2026.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1391), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Alex Ramel (D-40)
Introduced
January 17, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 7, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1391, SHB 1391, 2SHB 1391

AN ACT Relating to energy in buildings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Alex Ramel (D-40)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Beth Doglio D-22Davina Duerr D-1Liz Berry D-36Gerry Pollet D-46Julia Reed D-36

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1391
56 Yea 41 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55201
Republican13900
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2024
Version voted on: 2SHB 1391
58 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican03901
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 1391)
  2. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1391)
  3. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1391)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1391)
  5. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1391)
  6. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (2SHB 1391)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1391)
  8. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1391)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1391)
  10. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 1391)
  11. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (2SHB 1391)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1391)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1391)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1391)
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1391)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1391)
  17. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1391)
  18. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1391)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1391)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1391)
  24. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1391)
  25. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1391)
  26. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1391)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1391)
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1391)
  32. Referred to Appropriations.
  33. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1391)
  34. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1391)
  35. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

HB 1391 in other sessions

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