E2SHB 1903 — Establishing a statewide low-income energy assistance program.

What this bill does

Establishes a statewide low-income energy assistance program (program) within the Department of Commerce (Commerce) that requires Commerce to provide funds to utilities to reduce the monthly energy bills of low-income customers by July 1, 2026. Requires gas and electric utilities to participate in the program, with opt-out provisions for utilities meeting other energy assistance requirements.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 14, 2026
  60 yea · 33 nay · 5 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 11, 2026
  70 yea · 26 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 6, 2026
  35 yea · 13 nay · 1 not voting

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