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WashingtonHB 23672025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Eliminating preferential treatment related to a coal-fired electric generating plant.

Sponsored By: Joe Fitzgibbon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Coal plants lose special emissions protections

The law ends a coal plant exemption from Washington’s cap-and-invest program for emissions starting January 1, 2026. Earlier emissions remain exempt under this provision; later emissions are subject to the program’s other coverage requirements. Starting January 1, 2026, state and local governments also lose a specific restriction on setting added greenhouse gas rules. This applies to plants covered by a state coal-transition agreement that remain operating after December 31, 2025. These changes took effect March 11, 2026.

Coal power plants lose tax breaks

Coal used at coal-fired power plants no longer qualifies for Washington’s sales and use tax exemptions. The repeal took effect March 11, 2026, increasing taxes for affected coal purchasers or users. The law does not state the added tax amount or whether household electricity bills will change.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joe Fitzgibbon

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Davina Duerr

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Sharlett Mena

    Democratic • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 92 • No: 52

Senate vote • 2/28/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 29 • No: 19 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 63 • No: 33 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 3/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 37, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    2/28/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/28/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/24/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/23/2026House

  11. Minority; do not pass.

    2/20/2026House

  12. ENET - Majority; do pass.

    2/20/2026House

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

    2/16/2026House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/12/2026House

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/9/2026House

  18. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/6/2026House

  19. Minority; do not pass.

    2/6/2026House

  20. FIN - Majority; do pass.

    2/6/2026House

  21. Referred to Finance.

    1/27/2026House

  22. ENVI - Majority; do pass.

    1/22/2026House

  23. Minority; do not pass.

    1/22/2026House

  24. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/22/2026House

  25. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    1/12/2026House

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