Relating to large energy use facilities; and declaring an emergency.

The bill's effective date designation changed from 'Ordered by the House April 14' to 'Ordered by the Senate May 19', indicating Senate approval.

Additional sponsors were added to the bill, including Senator GOLDEN and Representatives BOWMAN, DOBSON, JAVADI, KROPF, SOSA, TRAN, WATANABE, and Senators GORSEK, MANNING JR, MEEK, PATTERSON, PHAM K.

The bill title changed from 'A-Engrossed' to 'B-Engrossed' to reflect the Senate's final approval stage.

Changed the definition of 'large energy use facility' from facilities that 'use 20 megawatts or more' to facilities that 'use or are able to use 20 megawatts or more', potentially expanding eligibility.

Added new requirements for tariff schedules to allocate costs proportionally or directly assign costs to large energy users, with specific conditions to protect other consumers from unwarranted costs.

Added a new section requiring electric companies to enter into contracts with large energy users for 10 years or longer, with specific criteria for contract terms.

Added new considerations for the Public Utility Commission when approving contracts, including requirements to meet clean energy targets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Removed the requirement for a minimum payment percentage based on projected usage, replacing it with more flexible cost allocation options.

Added a sunset provision that will repeal Section 3 of the act on January 2, 2028, limiting how long these requirements remain in effect.