Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1656: Wildfire costs/securitizing

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1656 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing electrical companies to securitize certain wildfire-related costs to lower costs to customers. Primary sponsor: Peter Abbarno (R). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Peter Abbarno (Republican). 15 co-sponsors.