StateWashington

HB 1906: Increasing transparency and consumer protection in water system rates.

Steve TharingerIntroduced

HB 1906 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 28, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 55/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill aims to make your water bill easier to understand and protects you from unfair price hikes. It is currently being debated by lawmakers.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases price transparency for consumers
  • Reduces risks of unexpected rate hikes

Risks

  • Potential administrative compliance costs for utility providers

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Enhances protections for residential utility customers
  • Simplifies complex billing structures

Risks

  • None clearly identifiable from summary
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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