SB 5746 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating an advisory committee on electric vehicle charger infrastructure property crime.

This bill establishes an advisory committee to address property crime targeting electric vehicle charger infrastructure in Washington state. This committee will operate under the interagency electric vehicle coordinating council and include representatives from law enforcement, the EV industry, utilities, local governments, and community groups. Its primary role is to develop guidance and recommendations on reducing these crimes and to respond to legislative questions. The committee's findings will be included in the council's annual report, and the committee is set to expire on July 1, 2027.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

Substitute Bill Engrossed Bill · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was updated from a 'Substitute' to an 'Engrossed' version, reflecting its progress through the legislative process. Key changes include adjusting the bill's session year from 2026 to 2025, updating the expiration date of the advisory committee from July 1, 2028, to July 1, 2027, and significantly amending the list of exempt financial information to improve clarity and remove specific gaming security details.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on creating an advisory committee for electric vehicle charger property crime and defining exempt financial information, but the specific legal references and expiration timeline have been updated.
TIMELINE

The expiration date for the advisory committee was shortened from July 1, 2028, to July 1, 2027.

TECHNICAL

The legislative session year was corrected from 2026 to 2025 to match the current session.

A reference to a 2025 legislative act was replaced with a reference to a 2023 act regarding the amendment of RCW 42.56.270.

ELIGIBILITY

The list of exempt financial information was reorganized and specific exemptions related to detailed gaming security protocols were removed or simplified.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Mar 10, 2025
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Transportation.
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
TRAN - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors