Bill > HB1084

This bill establishes tax exemptions for unleaded aircraft fuel in Washington state, with the primary goal of supporting the transition away from leaded aviation gasoline. The legislation defines "unleaded aircraft fuel" as a specialized 100 octane fuel for piston engine aircraft that does not contain tetraethyllead, and provides tax exemptions across multiple tax categories including excise taxes, sales taxes, and use taxes for this type of fuel. The bill is part of a broader environmental initiative aimed at reducing lead emissions from aircraft, which the Environmental Protection Agency has identified as potentially dangerous to public health. The tax exemptions are set to expire on January 1, 2032, and the legislature intends to review the effectiveness of these incentives by examining metrics such as the number of aircraft operators transitioning to unleaded fuel, the availability of unleaded fuel at airports, and the reduction of lead emissions. The bill reflects a coordinated effort between federal agencies, aviation experts, and state legislators to develop and promote safer, lead-free aviation fuel alternatives, with the ultimate goal of facilitating a gradual phaseout of leaded aircraft fuel in Washington state.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1084&Year=2025&Initiative=false