Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5283: Energy storage siting/EFSEC
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5283 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting the energy facility site evaluation council from preempting local laws that forbid the siting of certain storage facilities in critical areas. Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R). It lists 7 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 prohibiting the energy facility site evaluation council from preempting local laws that forbid the siting of certain storage facilities in critical areas;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Wagoner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Matt Boehnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Phil Fortunato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ron Muzzall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Mark Schoesler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jeff Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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 & Technology.