Adding fusion energy to facilities that may obtain site certification for the purposes of chapter 80.50 RCW.

Summary

This bill expands Washington State's energy facility siting law (Chapter 80.50 RCW) to include fusion energy facilities, allowing them to obtain site certification through the state's Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. The legislation amends existing definitions to incorporate fusion energy alongside other alternative energy resources like wind, solar, and geothermal, streamlining the permitting process for fusion energy projects. By bringing fusion energy under this established regulatory framework, the bill aims to facilitate the development of fusion energy facilities in Washington State while ensuring they undergo the same comprehensive review process as other major energy projects.

Bill history

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   Prefiled for introduction.
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   First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
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   Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
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   Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM.
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   Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
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   ENVI - Majority; do pass.
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   Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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   Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
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   Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
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    Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.
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    First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
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    Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
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    ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment
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    Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
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    Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
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    Committee amendment
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    Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
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    Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
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    House concurred in Senate amendments.
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    Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.
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    Speaker signed.
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    President signed.
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    Delivered to Governor.
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    Governor signed.
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    Chapter 261, 2025 Laws.
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    Effective date 7/27/2025.

Votes

Historical import. Session: 2025-2026