HB2296Introduced in the House
Expanding the use of distributed energy resources.
Introduced by Zach Hall, District 005A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Expanding the use of distributed energy resources.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 11, 2026
95
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 |
| Zach Hall | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 4:00 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 4.
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.
ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment
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, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 136, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
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