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WashingtonHB 19122025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Concerning the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act.

Sponsored By: Tom Dent (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Farm fuel relief narrows starting in 2030

Beginning May 15, 2025, farm fuel users get a Climate Commitment Act exemption for motor vehicle fuel or special fuel used only for farming. Buyers must give sellers the required exemption certificate. Before January 1, 2030, the fuel need not power a motor vehicle; starting that date, it must. Washington’s Department of Ecology must also set a way to exempt fuel used to transport farm products on public highways. The department must maintain that expanded exemption through December 31, 2029.

New fuel directory and guide for farms

By October 1, 2025, Washington’s Department of Ecology must publish a searchable fuel-seller directory and a guide for farm fuel users. The directory must receive updates and list only sellers offering exempt fuel at a different price from nonexempt fuel. The guide must explain how to request payments back, including submission steps, or buy exempt fuel through aggregators and cardholder or membership options. Seller and aggregator information comes from voluntary disclosures, so listings and purchase options may be incomplete. These tools do not change eligibility or guarantee savings.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tom Dent

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Adison Richards

    Democratic • House

  • Andrew Barkis

    Republican • House

  • Andrew Engell

    Republican • House

  • April Connors

    Republican • House

  • Brian Burnett

    Republican • House

  • Carolyn Eslick

    Republican • House

  • Clyde Shavers

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Paul

    Democratic • House

  • Deb Manjarrez

    Republican • House

  • Ed Orcutt

    Republican • House

  • Gloria Mendoza

    Republican • House

  • Greg Nance

    Democratic • House

  • Hunter Abell

    Republican • House

  • Jeremie Dufault

    Republican • House

  • Joe Schmick

    Republican • House

  • Joe Timmons

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Springer

    Democratic • House

  • Lauren Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Morgan

    Democratic • House

  • My-Linh Thai

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie Barnard

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie McClintock

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 236 • No: 6

House vote • 4/24/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 94 • No: 2 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 93 • No: 4 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 5/15/2025.

    5/15/2025House

  2. Chapter 282, 2025 Laws.

    5/15/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    5/15/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/26/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/25/2025legislature

  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    4/24/2025House

  7. House concurred in Senate amendments.

    4/24/2025House

  8. Speaker signed.

    4/24/2025legislature

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/16/2025House

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/16/2025House

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

    4/16/2025House

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/9/2025House

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    4/8/2025House

  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology.

    4/7/2025House

  15. Referred to Ways & Means.

    4/2/2025House

  16. And refer to Ways & Means.

    4/1/2025House

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

    4/1/2025House

  18. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    4/1/2025House

  19. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

    3/14/2025House

  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/12/2025House

  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/12/2025House

  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/12/2025House

  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

    3/12/2025House

  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/10/2025House

  25. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/28/2025House

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