RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Summary
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angus McKelvey
DDemocratic
P
Chris Lee
DDemocratic
P
Mike Gabbard
DDemocratic
Co
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
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