Washington SB5430 mandates electric utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans and updates to the Washington Utilities and Transportation.

Washington SB5430 requires electrical companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The plans must be updated every three years, though more frequent updates are allowed. The commission reviews and approves these plans, balancing wildfire risk reduction with mitigation costs. The commission can consult with various entities during its review. The bill also repeals previous sections related to wildfire mitigation plans and ensures that invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the act.

Washington SB5430 mandates electric utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans and updates to the Washington Utilities and Transportation.

Washington SB5430 requires electrical companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The plans must be updated every three years, though more frequent updates are allowed. The commission reviews and approves these plans, balancing wildfire risk reduction with mitigation costs. The commission can consult with various entities during its review. The bill also repeals previous sections related to wildfire mitigation plans and ensures that invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the act.