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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 3SSB 5466

SB 5466: Electric transmission system

Improving reliability and capacity of the electric transmission system in Washington state.

Summary

  • Establishes the Washington Electric Transmission Authority (Authority) to, among other duties, support the expansion of and upgrades to the electric transmission system and be a state-wide resource for transmission.
  • Creates a ten-member board of directors to advise the Authority.
  • Provides a specified expedited process as a condition of receiving a permit under the State Environmental Policy Act for upgrading or rebuilding an existing transmission line over 115,000 volts under specific conditions.
  • Establishes a tribal clean energy partnership work group to identify and evaluate opportunities for tribal participation in the development and ownership of clean energy facilities and infrastructure.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5466), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 2025
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sharon Shewmake (D-42)
Introduced
January 23, 2025 in the Senate
Last action
February 26, 2026
Companion bill
HB 1673
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5466, SSB 5466, 2SSB 5466, 3SSB 5466, ESSB 5466

AN ACT Relating to improving reliability and capacity of the electric transmission system in Washington state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Shewmake (D-42)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Vandana Slatter D-48Steve Conway D-29T'wina Nobles D-28Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5466
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29100
Republican01900
How each member voted
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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (3SSB 5466)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (2SSB 5466)
  3. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5466)
  4. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (3SSB 5466)
  5. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 5466)
  6. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5466)
  7. Minority; do not pass. (3SSB 5466)
  8. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (3SSB 5466)
  9. Minority; without recommendation. (3SSB 5466)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for third reading. (3SSB 5466)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 5466)
  12. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5466)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 5466)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for third reading. (2SSB 5466)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5466)
  16. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5466)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5466)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5466)
  19. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SSB 5466)
  20. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5466)
  21. ENET - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5466)
  22. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SSB 5466)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 5466)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 5466)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5466)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5466)
  27. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5466)
  28. ENET - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5466)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESSB 5466)
  30. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5466)
  31. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5466)
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5466)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5466)
  34. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5466)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5466)
  36. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Environment & Energy. (ESSB 5466)
  37. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5466)
  38. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5466)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5466)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5466)
  41. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5466)
  42. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (ESSB 5466)
  43. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5466)
  44. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5466)
  45. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5466)
  46. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5466)
  47. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  48. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5466)
  49. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  50. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5466)
  51. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESSB 5466)
  52. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5466)
  53. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5466)
  54. Minority; without recommendation.
  55. Minority; do not pass.
  56. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology.
  57. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  58. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5466)
  59. Referred to Ways & Means.
  60. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5466)
  61. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5466)
  62. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5466)
  63. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5466)
  64. And refer to Ways & Means.
  65. Minority; without recommendation.
  66. Minority; do not pass.
  67. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  68. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

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