Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1302: Utility connection charges
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1302 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning utility connection charge waivers. Primary sponsor: Julio Cortes (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to allowing local governments to encourage sustainable technology and resiliency by waiving utility connection charges for organizations utilizing industrial symbiosis;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Cortes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Larry Springer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Joe Timmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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 127, 2026 Laws.
- Effective date 6/11/2026.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- ENET - Majority; do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
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