Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1188: Wind & solar siting approval
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1188 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring local government and tribal approval of wind and solar siting recommendations by the energy facility site evaluation council. Primary sponsor: Mary Dye (R). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to requiring local government and tribal approval of wind and solar siting recommendations by the energy facility site evaluation council;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dye | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Travis Couture | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Cyndy Jacobsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Mark Klicker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Michelle Valdez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
- Prefiled for introduction.