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HB 1990: Utility disaster costs
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1990 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers. Primary sponsor: Peter Abbarno (R). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 17, 2025): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Abbarno | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Lisa Parshley | 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 310, 2025 Laws.
- Effective date 5/17/2025.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- House concurred in Senate amendments.
- Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Committee amendment not adopted.
- Floor amendment(s) adopted.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
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