Concerning the installation of transportation electrification infrastructure.

 S-1371.1

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5528

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senate Labor & Commerce (originally sponsored by Senators Liias, J. Wilson, Lovick, Saldaña, Pedersen, Stanford, and Valdez)

READ FIRST TIME 02/13/25.

AN ACT Relating to the installation of transportation electrification infrastructure; amending RCW 19.28.211 ; adding a new section to chapter 19.28 RCW; and providing an effective date.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 19.28 RCW to read as follows:

(1) In addition to department issued licenses and certifications required under this chapter and notwithstanding RCW 19.28.211 (4), installation of electric vehicle supply equipment at state-owned facilities must be performed by persons certified by the electric vehicle infrastructure training program or a similar nationally recognized program to ensure safety, effectiveness, and achieve consistency in installation standards.