Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6171: Large energy use facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 6171 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Addressing emerging large energy use facilities. Primary sponsor: Sharon Shewmake (D). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Referred to Ways & Means.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to addressing emerging large energy use facilities;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Shewmake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Emily Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Jessica Bateman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Annette Cleveland | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Victoria Hunt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jamie Pedersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Vandana Slatter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Derek Stanford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.