SB 5406 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning the purchase of power at state expense for electric vehicle charging stations.

SB 5406 authorizes the state to pay for electricity used to charge electric vehicles (EVs) at state office locations. It directly affects state employees who use plug-in EVs for work-related purposes or as commute vehicles. The bill amends state law to allow state-funded electricity for both publicly owned and privately owned EVs used in state business or commuting. The director of enterprise services must report on electricity costs and EV usage at state offices if expenses become significant. This policy change specifically addresses state-funded power for EV charging infrastructure at government facilities.
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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