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WA SB5317

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Goehner

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Actions taken by cities or counties under agreements with the Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to provide technical assistance, advice, or application/plan review for certified energy facilities are exempt from appeals based on inconsistency with preempted local codes

  • Amends RCW 80.50.120, which governs the binding effect of EFSEC certifications on state agencies and political subdivisions

  • EFSEC certifications continue to serve in lieu of any permit or certificate required by state departments, agencies, or political subdivisions

  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

  • Passed Senate 48-0, House 89-8; signed by Governor Ferguson May 12, 2025

Legislative Description

Exempting local governments providing certain services for projects under the jurisdiction of the energy facility siting evaluation council from certain appeals.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2025
Environment & Energy3/4/2025
Rules2/18/2025
Environment, Energy & Technology1/16/2025

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