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WA HB1462

WA HB1462
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons.


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
Passed
04/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/17/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated 2 with hydrofluorocarbons by transitioning to environmentally and 3 economically sustainable alternatives and promoting use of reclaimed 4 hydrofluorocarbons; amending RCW 70A.60.010; adding new sections to 5 chapter 70A.60 RCW; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties. 6

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework to transition Washington state away from high global warming potential refrigerants by 2035. Specifically, the bill prohibits the sale of newly produced bulk HFCs with a global warming potential exceeding 1,500 starting in 2030, and further reducing that threshold to 750 by 2033. To support this transition, the bill creates a refrigerant transition task force composed of representatives from various sectors, including environmental organizations, labor unions, agricultural businesses, and equipment manufacturers, who will study opportunities and barriers to adopting climate-friendly refrigerants. The task force is required to submit a report by December 2027 with recommendations for sector-specific transition timelines. The bill also provides provisions for temporary exemptions in cases of technical or economic infeasibility and allows for emergency purchases of HFCs when absolutely necessary. Additionally, the legislation directs the Department of Ecology to develop rules for promoting refrigerant recovery, recycling, and the adoption of low or ultra-low global warming potential alternatives, with the ultimate goal of aligning Washington's efforts with national and international climate objectives.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 05/17/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1462&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462-S2%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1462-S2.SL.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462-S2%20HBR%20PL%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1462-S2.PL.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462-S2%20HBR%20SA%2025.pdf
Warnick 1462-S2 AMS WARN S3165.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1462-S2%20AMS%20WARN%20S3165.1.pdf
Gildon 1462-S2 AMS GILD S3164.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1462-S2%20AMS%20GILD%20S3164.1.pdf
Boehnke 1462-S2 AMS BOEH S3158.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1462-S2%20AMS%20BOEH%20S3158.1.pdf
Ways & Means 1462-S2 AMS WM S2797.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1462-S2%20AMS%20WM%20S2797.1.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBA%20WM%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBR%20ENET%20OC%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1462-S2%20SBA%20ENET%2025.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462-S2%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1462-S2.pdf
Dye 1462-S2 AMH DYEM LIPS 374 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1462-S2%20AMH%20DYEM%20LIPS%20374.pdf
Dye 1462-S2 AMH DYEM LIPS 373 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1462-S2%20AMH%20DYEM%20LIPS%20373.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462%20HBR%20APP%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1462-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462%20HBR%20ENVI%2025.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1462%20HBA%20ENVI%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1462.pdf
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