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WA SB5190

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Wellman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts, public schools, and private schools may request a 10-year extension beyond their scheduled compliance date for K-12 buildings to meet state energy performance standards
  • Extension requests must be submitted before the building's scheduled compliance date and include a noncompliance mitigation plan showing the school is taking action toward compliance
  • Extensions are one-time only and may not be renewed after the 10-year period expires
  • The Department of Commerce may not impose administrative penalties on schools or school districts that submit valid extension requests
  • The department must adopt rules to implement the extension process for schools and school districts

Legislative Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Allowing schools and school districts to request extensions to state energy performance standard deadlines for K-12 school buildings.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Technology1/24/2025
Early Learning & K-12 Education1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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