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WA SB6246

WA SB6246
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
03/12/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; amending RCW 3 70A.65.110; adding a new section to chapter 70A.65 RCW; creating a 4 new section; and providing expiration dates. 5

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Climate Commitment Act to provide updated guidelines and reporting requirements for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, which are industries that produce significant emissions and are at risk of moving to regions with less stringent environmental regulations. Key provisions include clarifying which industries are considered EITE by referencing specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expanding the definition to include "facilities" rather than just "manufacturing businesses." The bill also establishes a framework for how these facilities will receive free allowances (permits to emit greenhouse gases) through 2034, with decreasing allocations over time to encourage emissions reductions, and introduces a new requirement for EITE facilities to report on their emissions and assess technically and economically feasible measures for reducing them, with a deadline of December 1, 2028, for the first report. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Department of Ecology to develop recommendations for the legislature by December 1, 2026, regarding allowance allocation for EITE facilities from 2035 to 2050, considering factors like emissions leakage, auctioning a portion of allowances for reinvestment in emissions reduction projects, and other supporting policies. Finally, it requires an independent study by December 1, 2028, to assess the risk of emissions and job leakage from these facilities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Delivered to Governor. (on 03/12/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6246&Year=2025&Initiative=false
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/6246.PL.pdf
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246.E%20SBR%20FBR%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6246 PESB 6246.E AMH ENVI H-3645.1 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77502
Engrossed House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6246.E%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf
Walsh 6246.E AMH WALJ LIPS 581 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20WALJ%20LIPS%20581.pdf
Engrossed Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246.E%20SBR%20HA%2026.pdf
Walsh 6246.E AMH WALJ LIPS 580 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20WALJ%20LIPS%20580.pdf
Walsh 6246.E AMH WALJ LIPS 579 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20WALJ%20LIPS%20579.pdf
Walsh 6246.E AMH WALJ LIPS 578 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20WALJ%20LIPS%20578.pdf
Dye 6246.E AMH DYEM H3802.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20DYEM%20H3802.1.pdf
Gregerson 6246.E AMH GREG LIPS 576 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20GREG%20LIPS%20576.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6246 PESB 6246.E AMH ENVI H-3645.1 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77386
Doglio 6246.E AMH DOGL H3789.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20DOGL%20H3789.1.pdf
Engrossed House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6246.E%20HBR%20APP%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6246 ESB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77316
Environment & Energy 6246.E AMH ENVI H3645.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6246.E%20AMH%20ENVI%20H3645.1.pdf
Engrossed House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6246.E%20HBR%20ENVI%2026.pdf
Engrossed House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6246.E%20HBA%20ENVI%2026.pdf
Engrossed Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246.E%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6246.E.pdf
Boehnke 6246 AMS BOEH S5131.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6246%20AMS%20BOEH%20S5131.1.pdf
Slatter 6246 AMS SLAT S5088.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6246%20AMS%20SLAT%20S5088.1.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2026.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2026.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246%20SBR%20ENET%20OC%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 6246 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75798
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2026.pdf
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6246%20SBA%20ENET%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6246.pdf
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