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WA SB5430
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Chapman
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AI Summary
- Requires each electrical company to file a wildfire mitigation plan with the Utilities and Transportation Commission, with updates required at least every three years
- Commission must approve, reject, or approve with conditions wildfire mitigation plans within 120 days (or 90 days for updates) after holding public workshops and meetings
- Commission must adopt rules covering vegetation management, landowner compensation guidelines, public safety power shutoffs, service restoration, pole materials, circuitry, and monitoring systems
- Authorizes the commission to collect an additional fee from electrical companies to fund wildfire mitigation plan review activities
- Provides liability protection for the state and commission related to electrical company implementation of approved wildfire mitigation plans
Legislative Description
Concerning approval of electric utility wildfire mitigation plans.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/18/2025
Environment, Energy & Technology1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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