Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5283: Energy storage siting/EFSEC

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5283 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting the energy facility site evaluation council from preempting local laws that forbid the siting of certain storage facilities in critical areas. Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.