HB 3666: Relating to utility wildfire safety practices.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires an electric public utility to apply for a wildfire safety certification. Allows a consumer-owned utility to apply for a wildfire safety certification. Directs the Public Utility Commission to issue a certification if the applicant has and implements, as applicable, a wildfire protection plan or wildfire mitigation plan and meets certain requirements. Establishes a statutory presumption that a utility that has been issued a wildfire safety certification is acting reasonably with regard to wildfire safety practices and materially consistent with the utility's wildfire protection plan or wildfire mitigation plan. Provides that a certification is valid for 12 months. Declares legislative findings with regard to human-caused wildfires and utilities.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 28, 2025In committee upon adjournment.
2. April 11, 2025Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
3. April 11, 2025Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
4. April 7, 2025Work Session held.
5. March 18, 2025Public Hearing held.
6. March 5, 2025Referred to Judiciary by order of Speaker.
7. March 5, 2025Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Judiciary.
8. March 4, 2025Work Session held.
9. February 27, 2025Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
10. February 25, 2025First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.