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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5175

SB 5175: Photovoltaic modules

Concerning the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program.

Summary

  • Delays program implementation deadlines associated with the Photovoltaic (PV) Module Stewardship Program.
  • Establishes a PV module advisory committee to develop recommendations, and requires the Department of Ecology to submit a related report to the Legislature by December 1, 2028.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SSB 5175), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed SenateMar 5, 2025
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2025
  5. GovernorApr 22, 2025
  6. LawApr 22, 2025
Prime sponsor
Sharon Shewmake (D-42)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the Senate
Last action
April 22, 2025
Session law
Chapter 126, Laws of 2025
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1789
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5175, SSB 5175, 2SSB 5175, E2SSB 5175

AN ACT Relating to the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Shewmake (D-42)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Bob Hasegawa D-11T'wina Nobles D-28Lisa Wellman D-41

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2025
Version voted on: E2SSB 5175
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 10, 2025
Version voted on: E2SSB 5175
58 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican03702
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Chapter 126, 2025 Laws. (E2SSB 5175)
  2. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5175)
  3. Effective date 6/30/2025. (E2SSB 5175)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5175)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5175)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5175)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 3. (E2SSB 5175)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5175)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5175)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5175)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5175)
  12. APP - Majority; do pass. (E2SSB 5175)
  13. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5175)
  14. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5175)
  15. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5175)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5175)
  17. ENVI - Majority; do pass. (E2SSB 5175)
  18. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (E2SSB 5175)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5175)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5175)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5175)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5175)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5175)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5175)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5175)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5175)
  29. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5175)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5175)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5175)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5175)
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5175)
  34. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5175)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5175)
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  38. Minority; without recommendation.
  39. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  40. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5175)
  41. Referred to Ways & Means.
  42. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5175)
  43. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5175)
  44. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5175)
  45. And refer to Ways & Means.
  46. Minority; without recommendation.
  47. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  48. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
  49. Prefiled for introduction.

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