The 2011 legislature passed ESHB 1478 (Laws of 2011, Ch. 353), effective July 22, 2011, which delays a variety of requirements that apply to cities, counties, and the state.  One requirement of interest that is related to electric vehicles is a 3 year delay in the requirement for publicly owned vessels, vehicles, and construction equipment to transition to electricity or biofuel, to the extent determined practicable. Commerce has until June 1, 2015 to define what is practicable; however, Commerce is considering strategies to implement these requirements as part of the State Energy Strategy (SES) update currently underway.