Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1679: Nuclear reactor projects
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1679 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Encouraging electric utility investments in advanced nuclear reactor projects for clean energy transformation act compliance. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Barnard (R). It lists 2 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 encouraging electric utility investments in advanced nuclear reactor projects for clean energy transformation act compliance;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Barnard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| John Ley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Chris Stearns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“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.