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WA HB1912

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Dent

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Ecology must publish by October 1, 2025 an online directory of retail fuel sellers offering exempt agricultural fuel, searchable by county and city, along with a guide explaining how farmers can obtain remittances or purchase exempt fuel

  • Agricultural fuel exemption from Climate Commitment Act coverage extended until December 31, 2029, allowing farm fuel users to purchase motor vehicle fuel and special fuel (diesel, propane, biodiesel) without carbon pricing costs

  • Prior to January 1, 2030, the exemption applies to agricultural fuel whether used to propel motor vehicles or not; after that date, the exemption only covers fuel used to propel motor vehicles

  • Retail fuel sellers and "exempt fuel purchase aggregators" may voluntarily notify the department of locations selling exempt agricultural fuel, including contact information and GPS coordinates

  • Legislature expresses intent to continue the Department of Licensing's payment/remittance program through the 2025-2027 biennium, including payments for kerosene and natural gas used for agricultural purposes

Legislative Description

Concerning the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act.

Last Action

Effective date 5/15/2025.

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means4/2/2025
Environment, Energy & Technology3/14/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Appropriations2/21/2025
Environment & Energy2/10/2025

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