BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1610

HB 1610: Critical energy infra./PRA

Concerning the disclosure of critical energy infrastructure information.

Summary

Exempts critical energy infrastructure information in the possession of any agency from disclosure under the Public Records Act.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1610), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to the disclosure of critical energy infrastructure information;

Passed March 7, 2025

Version voted on: ESHB 1610

72 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	2
Republican	15	23	0	1

How each member voted

Jan 12, 2026Referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. (ESHB 1610)
Jan 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1610)
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1610)
Apr 27, 2025By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1610)
Mar 11, 2025First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections. (ESHB 1610)
Mar 7, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 72; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1610)
Mar 7, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1610)
Mar 7, 2025Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1610)
Mar 7, 20251st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1610)
Mar 7, 20251st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 18, 2025Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1610)
Feb 18, 2025Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 14, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1610)
Feb 14, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 12, 2025Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1610)
Feb 12, 2025SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1610)
Feb 12, 2025Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1610)
Feb 12, 2025SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 12, 2025Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 12, 2025SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 12, 2025Minority; do not pass.
Jan 27, 2025First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

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

HB 1610 (2023–24) Public health/consumers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1610 (2021–22) OT licensure compact · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1610 (2019–20) Lost & damaged fishing gear · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1610 (2017–18) Employment definition · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1610 (2015–16) Jury service · Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2015
HB 1610 (2013–14) School administrators · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1610 (2011–12) Water resources management · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1610 (2009–10) Biomass energy · Did not pass · died in committee