Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6165: Eminent domain/electrical
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 6165 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Limiting the exercise of eminent domain for the purposes of constructing electrical transmission facilities on agricultural lands. Primary sponsor: Matt Boehnke (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to limiting the exercise of eminent domain for the purposes of constructing electrical transmission facilities on agricultural lands;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boehnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.