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Energy (Electric Grid)

Every energy bill, vote, and legislator stance in Washington, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

WA Legislature US Congress

Total bills

2025-2026 Regular Session

Top supporter

Adrian Cortes

100% support rate

Top opponent

Chris Gildon

0% support rate

Ranked legislators

5 support · 5 oppose

Key legislators

Who's moving electric grid in Washington

Legislators moving electric grid in Washington
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Votes
Adrian Cortes Senate · District 18	D	Strong +	100%	8
Julio Cortes House · District 38	D	Strong +	100%	8
Annette Cleveland Senate · District 49	D	Strong +	100%	5
Claire Wilson Senate · District 30	D	Strong +	100%	5
Deb Krishnadasan Senate · District 26	D	Strong +	100%	5
Chris Gildon Senate · District 25	R	Strong −	0%	5
Curtis King Senate · District 14	R	Strong −	0%	5
Drew MacEwen Senate · District 35	R	Strong −	0%	5
Jeff Holy Senate · District 6	R	Strong −	0%	5
Jim McCune Senate · District 2	R	Strong −	0%	5

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passed · Washington · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1819: Increasing transmission capacity.

HB 1819 aims to increase electric transmission capacity in Washington State. It exempts certain utility actions, such as upgrading existing powerlines and deploying grid-enhancing technologies within existing rights-of-way, from some environmental review requirements. Before these projects commence, utilities must notify the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and tribal nations to protect archaeological and cultural resources. The bill also updates requirements for electric utilities' integrated resource plans, mandating that they assess opportunities to optimize existing transmission capacity through improved operating practices and grid modernization.

Topics ✓ Energy ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission Conservation