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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
02/14/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
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; and amending RCW 3 70A.65.110. 4

AI Summary

This bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to refine how emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, which are industries that produce significant emissions and face competition from regions with less stringent environmental regulations, receive allowances for their greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it clarifies that the classification of EITE facilities will be based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expands the types of facilities eligible for these allowances beyond just manufacturing businesses to include any facility meeting the criteria. The bill also adjusts the methodology for calculating these free allowances, including provisions for benchmark reductions over time and options for facilities to use either a carbon intensity or mass-based approach, with specific considerations for certain industries like aerospace. Furthermore, it mandates the development of recommendations for future allowance allocation schedules beyond 2034, focusing on mitigating emissions leakage and aligning with statewide emissions goals, and introduces new reporting requirements for EITE facilities to assess feasible emission reduction measures and their associated costs, aiming to inform future policy development.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6246&Year=2025&Initiative=false
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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