SB5241Introduced in the Senate
Adding fusion energy to facilities that may obtain site certification for the purposes of chapter 80.50 RCW.
Introduced by Marko Liias, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Adding fusion energy to facilities that may obtain site certification for the purposes of chapter 80.50 RCW.
Where it stands
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 7, 2025
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Ramos | 005A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
| Shelly Short | 7 | Yes |
| Matt Boehnke | 8 | Yes |
| Marko Liias | 21 | Yes |
| Drew MacEwen | 35 | Yes |
| Liz Lovelett | 40 | Yes |
| Lisa Wellman | 41 | Yes |
| Sharon Shewmake | 42 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Senate Rules "X" file.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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