HB1960

Encouraging renewable energy in Washington through tax policy and investment in local communities.

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Washington HB1960 encourages renewable energy development through tax policy and local community investments.

Washington HB1960 introduces a renewable energy excise tax and establishes a local investment commitment matching grant program. The bill exempts personal property used for renewable energy generation and storage from property taxation. It imposes an annual excise tax on the use of renewable energy systems, with revenues allocated to a local community investment account. The Department of Revenue must provide matching grants to projects that meet specific criteria, including agreements with local governments for community investments.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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9 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Ways & Means Executive Session

Feb 27

2:30 PM

Senate Committee on Ways & Means Public Hearing

History

Apr 1

House

Governor signed.

Apr 1

House

Chapter 260, 2026 Laws.

Apr 1

House

Effective date 1/1/2028.