What does Washington House Bill HB 2296 do?

HB 2296: Expanding the use of distributed energy resources.

When was Washington House Bill HB 2296 introduced?

HB 2296 was introduced on Jan 07, 2026.

Yes, HB 2296 has passed the House on Feb 11, 2026.

The latest action on HB 2296 by the Senate was: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. on Feb 25, 2026.

HB 2296 was introduced by Zach Hall.

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 2296

HB 2296

Washington House Bill

Expanding the use of distributed energy resources.

Senate • Feb 25, 2026: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

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Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
- Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.
- ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
- Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
- Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Feb 11, 2026 | House
- 1st substitute bill substituted (ENVI 26).
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Feb 10, 2026 | House
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 02, 2026 | House
- Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
- ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 29, 2026 | House
- Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM.
Jan 27, 2026 | House
- Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 4:00 PM.
Jan 12, 2026 | House
- First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
- Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM.
Jan 07, 2026 | House
- Prefiled for introduction.

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