Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1712: Qualified biomass facilities

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1712 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing the use of electricity generated by qualified biomass facilities in the Pacific Northwest to meet renewable resource requirements. Primary sponsor: Kevin Waters (R). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Waters (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.