SB5317Introduced in the Senate
Exempting local governments providing certain services for projects under the jurisdiction of the energy facility siting evaluation council from certain appeals.
Introduced by Keith Goehner, District 012A
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Exempting local governments providing certain services for projects under the jurisdiction of the energy facility siting evaluation council from certain appeals.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
May 12, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 18, 2025
48
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Bill Ramos | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
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.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Committee amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 246, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- House Committee Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Engrossed Amendment (amendment)
- Misc (supplement)
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- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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