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WA HB2150
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Deb Manjarrez
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Ecology and Department of Commerce to publish quarterly greenhouse gas emissions reports beginning in 2027, with each update covering emissions through the calendar quarter ending one year prior
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Mandates immediate suspension of Washington's cap and invest program if quarterly emissions reporting requirements are not met
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Suspends the clean fuels program, zero emission vehicle requirements, and hydrofluorocarbon regulations upon failure to publish required quarterly emissions reports
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Halts enforcement of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (requiring utilities to achieve carbon-neutral electricity) if reporting deadlines are missed
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Suspends state energy code enforcement and building energy performance standards, reverting to the international energy conservation code, if emissions reporting lapses
Legislative Description
Making the implementation of climate policy contingent on the department of ecology reporting greenhouse gas emissions in a manner that allows for measuring the effectiveness of those policies.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
1/12/2026