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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1302

HB 1302: Utility connection charges

Concerning utility connection charge waivers.

Summary

  • Authorizes municipalities to adopt programs to waive utility connection charges for properties owned by organizations that utilize the property for industrial symbiosis.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1302), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2025
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2026
  6. LawMar 23, 2026
Prime sponsor
Julio Cortes (D-38)
Introduced
January 15, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 23, 2026
Session law
Chapter 127, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1302, SHB 1302

AN ACT Relating to allowing local governments to encourage sustainable technology and resiliency by waiving utility connection charges for organizations utilizing industrial symbiosis;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Julio Cortes (D-38)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Stephanie Barnard R-8Tarra Simmons D-23Julia Reed D-36Larry Springer D-45Joe Timmons D-42

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2025
Version voted on: SHB 1302
93 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican35103
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (1)

Excused (4)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 15, 2026
Version voted on: SHB 1302
76 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican182100
How each member voted

Yea (76)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2026
Version voted on: SHB 1302
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican17101
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (SHB 1302)
  2. Chapter 127, 2026 Laws. (SHB 1302)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1302)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1302)
  5. Speaker signed. (SHB 1302)
  6. President signed. (SHB 1302)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1302)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1302)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1302)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1302)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1302)
  12. ENET - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1302)
  13. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (SHB 1302)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 76; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1302)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1302)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (SHB 1302)
  17. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1302)
  18. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1302)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1302)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1302)
  21. ENET - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1302)
  22. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (SHB 1302)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 1302)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1302)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1302)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1302)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1302)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  31. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1302)
  32. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  34. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

HB 1302 in other sessions

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