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HB 1913 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Repealing the public utility tax credit for home energy assistance.

HB 1913 repeals a tax credit that previously helped low-income households with home energy assistance costs. It removes the specific provision (RCW 82.16.0497) that allowed utility companies to provide this credit. This change directly affects households currently receiving home energy assistance by eliminating this financial benefit, effective January 1, 2026. The bill makes no new provisions or programs - only removes the existing tax credit mechanism.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax credit for low-income energy assistance, removing financial relief and reducing tax benefits for vulnerable households, aligning with 'defunding essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credit for low-income home energy assistance, removing financial support for energy costs effective 2026.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tax credit aiding low-income energy costs, directly reducing housing assistance for vulnerable households.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
FIN - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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April Berg
DDemocratic
WA
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