Utilities chapter revisions including nuclear energy policy language, low-carbon renewable additions, and tribal consultation requirements for energy projects. Approved for continued review with amendments; held open for water infrastructure amendments.
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Bill #2026-217
Chapter 5 Utilities Plan Amendments
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Meeting History
Discussed in 2 meetings
March 17, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County
Committee of the Whole
The Whatcom County Council held an intensive special Committee of the Whole session on March 17, 2026, to review five chapters of the comprehensive plan update, marking a critical juncture in the ...
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March 24, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County
Committee of the Whole
The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole advanced four comprehensive plan chapters on March 24, with nuclear energy emerging as the most significant policy development of the session. After ...
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