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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1688

HB 1688: Electric security alarms

Concerning electric security alarm systems.

Summary

  • Establishes statewide standards for installing and operating electric security alarm systems where local governments have not adopted alternative regulations.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1688), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 18, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 4, 2025
  5. GovernorApr 16, 2025
  6. LawApr 16, 2025
Prime sponsor
Lisa Parshley (D-22)
Introduced
January 29, 2025 in the House
Last action
April 16, 2025
Session law
Chapter 67, Laws of 2025
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1688, SHB 1688, ESHB 1688

AN ACT Relating to electric security alarm systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Parshley (D-22)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Davina Duerr D-1Julia Reed D-36Timm Ormsby D-3Natasha Hill D-3Joe Timmons D-42

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1688
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican39000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed March 6, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1688
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican39000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 4, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1688
45 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26301
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (ESHB 1688)
  2. Chapter 67, 2025 Laws. (ESHB 1688)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1688)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1688)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1688)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1688)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1688)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1688)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1688)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1688)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1688)
  12. LGV - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1688)
  13. First reading, referred to Local Government. (ESHB 1688)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1688)
  15. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (ESHB 1688)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1688)
  17. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESHB 1688)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1688)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1688)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1688)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1688)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1688)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1688)
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1688)
  28. LG - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1688 in other sessions

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