Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5941: Schools/renewable energy
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5941 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing limited exemptions to renewable energy systems requirements for certain school districts. Primary sponsor: Shelly Short (R). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to allowing limited exemptions to renewable energy systems requirements for certain school districts;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Short | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
- 1st substitute bill substituted.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
- Prefiled for introduction.