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WA SB6056
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Boehnke
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AI Summary
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Department of Ecology must exempt utility service vehicles from California motor vehicle emission standards, including the zero emission vehicle program, that Washington has adopted by reference
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"Utility service vehicle" is defined by federal regulation (49 C.F.R. Sec. 395.2), which generally covers vehicles used to maintain utilities like gas, water, electric, and telecommunications infrastructure
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Amends RCW 70A.30.010 to create a new exception alongside the existing exemption for military members stationed outside the state
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Sponsored by Senator Boehnke and prefiled on January 9, 2026 for the 69th Legislature Regular Session
Legislative Description
Exempting utility service vehicles from certain motor vehicle emission standards.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.
1/13/2026