BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5168: Energy independence act

Modernizing the energy independence act to avoid regulatory duplication and overlap with other laws.

Summary

Removes the requirement for qualifying utilities to meet annual renewable energy targets under the Energy Independence Act.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5168), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to modernizing the energy independence act to avoid regulatory duplication and overlap with other laws;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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

SB 5168 (2025–26) State actuary appointment · Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2025
SB 5168 (2021–22) Electric utility advisory · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5168 (2019–20) Homeowners' assocs./notice · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5168 (2017–18) Project labor agreements · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5168 (2015–16) Ag lands/shoreline mgmt act · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5168 (2013–14) Insurance premium tax credit · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5168 (2011–12) Gross misdemeanor sentences · Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2011
SB 5168 (2009–10) First-class school districts · Did not pass · died in committee