The bill amends RCW 42.56.420 to enhance the protection of critical energy infrastructure information from public disclosure. It introduces a new exemption for "critical energy infrastructure information" collected in support of the state energy resilience and emergency management office. This information is defined as data related to systems and assets whose incapacity or destruction could threaten the supply of energy, thereby jeopardizing public health, safety, and general welfare. The bill specifies that this information includes records of actual or potential threats to critical energy infrastructure, as well as information that does not merely provide general location details or publicly available data.

Additionally, the bill retains existing exemptions related to security information, including vulnerability assessments, emergency response plans, and personally identifiable information of employees from private cloud service providers. The amendments aim to bolster the security of energy infrastructure by ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed in a manner that could compromise public safety or the integrity of energy supply systems.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 42.56.420