As mobile on-demand gas providers look to break into the Washington market, the industry’s proposed legislation restricts a city’s ability to regulate their operations.

HB 2783, sponsored by Rep. Dan Griffey (R–Allyn), instructs the Washington State Building Code Council to adopt rules to develop a statewide process and set of standards for approving mobile on-demand gas providers. In addition, the council is directed to develop:

• A process for businesses to obtain permits for mobile fueling vehicles;
• Criteria for developing standardized locations where fuel can be delivered; and
• Criteria for nonstandardized locations where fuel could be delivered with approval of a local fire marshal.

AWC opposes the bill as drafted and continues to advocate for an amendment.

AWC’s concerns with HB 2783 include the requirements for cities to recognize permits issued in another Washington city or county for mobile fuel vehicles. In addition, cities are not able to regulate the sites deemed as standard by the Building Code Council.

Dates to remember

HB 2783 is scheduled for public hearing in the House Local Government Committee at 8 am on Wednesday, February 5. The bill is also scheduled for a committee vote at 10 am on Friday, February 7.