Bill > HB1844

This bill advances the production and use of alternative jet fuels in Washington by establishing several key initiatives and incentives. The bill directs the state office of economic development to coordinate with various stakeholders to promote research, development, and deployment of alternative jet fuels, and creates a new competitive grant program to support alternative jet fuel infrastructure development. The Department of Ecology is required to explore developing environmental impact statements for alternative jet fuel production pathways, and the state will conduct a report by January 2026 on biomethane availability as a potential feedstock. The bill also provides significant tax incentives for alternative jet fuel manufacturing, including property and leasehold tax exemptions for facilities that produce alternative jet fuels with at least 50% less carbon dioxide emissions than conventional jet fuel. These exemptions will be valid for 10 assessment years and are available until December 31, 2030. The legislature intends these measures to encourage industry growth, improve competitiveness, and support the development of alternative jet fuels in Washington, with a specific focus on reducing environmental impact and creating economic opportunities. The bill includes provisions for future review and potential extension of the tax preferences based on measurable outcomes like increased production, economic growth, and environmental performance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1844&Year=2025&Initiative=false