The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission said Tuesday it will take no action on the request, which was made after regulators found last month that the $6.7-billion planned merger would not sufficiently safeguard Avista customers from the whims of Ontario's provincial government - Hydro One's largest shareholder.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission says it will take no action on the request.

Late Wednesday, legislators from both the Opposition NDP and the former governing Liberals blamed Ford's Progressive Conservatives for the deal falling through.