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Committee reports substitute for HB 2,245 out of committee after roll call vote

Washington State House Environment and Energy Committee · January 27, 2026
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Summary

During the HB 2537 hearing the committee recessed for executive action on a proposed substitute to HB 2,245 (H-3208.1). Vice Chair Hall moved the substitute be reported with a 'do‑pass' recommendation; roll call recorded 11 ayes, 8 nays and 2 excused and the substitute was reported out of committee.

While in recess of the HB 2537 hearing, the House Environment and Energy Committee took executive action on a proposed substitute (H‑3208.1) to House Bill 2,245.

Megan McFadden, committee staff, summarized the substitute: it clarifies which consumer‑owned utilities and affected market customers remain…

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