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WashingtonSB 51752025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Concerning the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program.

Sponsored By: Sharon Shewmake (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Advisers help shape solar panel recycling

The law requires an advisory group on safe, convenient solar panel takeback and recycling, subject to funding appropriated for this purpose. The group includes tribal, local government, community, industry, labor, and state agency voices where feasible. Ecology must hire an independent consultant to support the group and submit its recommendations by June 1, 2028. Ecology’s report to lawmakers, including recommended legal changes, is due December 1, 2028. The advisory section expires July 1, 2030.

Solar sellers face new plan requirements

Solar panel makers must submit takeback and recycling plans to Washington’s Department of Ecology. Plans are due January 31, 2030, or within 30 days after the maker’s first Washington sale, whichever is later. Makers can file alone or through a stewardship organization. Beginning January 31, 2031, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and installers cannot sell or offer panels without an approved manufacturer plan. Unapproved sales can bring penalties up to $10,000 per sale; enforcement appeals go to Thurston County Superior Court within 180 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sharon Shewmake

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Wellman

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 107 • No: 37

House vote • 4/10/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 58 • No: 37 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/5/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 126, 2025 Laws.

    4/22/2025Senate

  2. Governor signed.

    4/22/2025legislature

  3. Effective date 6/30/2025.

    4/22/2025Senate

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/17/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/16/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/15/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    4/10/2025Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025Senate

  11. Minority; do not pass.

    4/5/2025Senate

  12. APP - Majority; do pass.

    4/5/2025Senate

  13. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/5/2025Senate

  14. Referred to Appropriations.

    3/28/2025Senate

  15. Minority; do not pass.

    3/26/2025Senate

  16. ENVI - Majority; do pass.

    3/26/2025Senate

  17. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/26/2025Senate

  18. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    3/7/2025Senate

  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/5/2025Senate

  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2025Senate

  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/5/2025Senate

  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

    3/5/2025Senate

  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/3/2025Senate

  24. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/28/2025Senate

  25. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/28/2025Senate

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