HB1990Introduced in the House
Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers.
Introduced by Peter Abbarno, District 020A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers.
Where it stands
Effective date 5/17/2025.
May 17, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 21, 2025
93
Yes
4
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | Yes |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | Yes |
| Rob Chase | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | No |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM.
ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Appropriations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.
APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2nd substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 4.
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Committee amendment not adopted.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 310, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 5/17/2025.
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