Requiring utilities to provide discounted rates to entities that provide a public education for elementary and secondary students.

 H-2914.1

HOUSE BILL 2519

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Bergquist, Simmons, Goodman, Pollet, and Reed

Read first time 01/15/26. Referred to Committee on Environment & Energy.

AN ACT Relating to requiring utilities to provide discounted rates to entities that provide a public education for elementary and secondary students; amending RCW 57.08.005 and 35.92.020 ; adding a new section to chapter 80.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 57.08 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 80 RCW; and creating new sections.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) The Washington state Constitution declares education to be the paramount duty of the state and requires the state to make ample provision for the education of all children;