On Tuesday, the Washington state House passed a new bill aiming to protect vulnerable Washingtonians from dangerous heat waves. Now the legislation awaits Senate approval. If cemented into state law, the bill, HB 1329, would prevent utility services from shutting off residents’ power and water due to nonpayments during National Weather Service heat warnings. The moratorium would ensure residents have access to basic protections that use electricity to run when temperatures spike. That includes electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioning. It would also protect water services.
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