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WA SB6168
WA SB6168Providing cost relief to Washingtonians by suspending certain requirements in the climate commitment act.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing cost relief to Washingtonians by 2 suspending certain requirements in the climate commitment act; adding 3 a new section to chapter 70A.65 RCW; creating a new section; and 4 declaring an emergency. 5
AI Summary
This bill provides cost relief to Washington residents by temporarily suspending certain requirements of the Climate Commitment Act, a law designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The legislature found that rising costs for essential goods and services, like fuel, groceries, and utilities, are disproportionately affecting families, individuals on fixed incomes, and small businesses. Specifically, this bill suspends sections of the Climate Commitment Act (RCW 70A.65.060 through 70A.65.210, 70A.65.310, and 70A.65.320), along with any related rules from the Department of Ecology, from the bill's effective date until December 31, 2027, with the intention of lowering fuel prices and the cost of other goods and services. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6168&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6168.pdf |
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