Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1253: Utility joint use agreements
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1253 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding the ability of consumer-owned utilities to enter into joint use agreements. Primary sponsor: Alex Ybarra (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to expanding the ability of consumer-owned utilities to enter into joint use agreements;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ybarra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor signed.
- Chapter 279, 2025 Laws.
- Effective date 7/27/2025.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- House concurred in Senate amendments.
- Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
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