BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6121: Carbon pollution market prog

Implementing a carbon pollution market program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Summary

Establishes the carbon pollution accountability act. Requires the department of ecology to implement a carbon pollution market program for emissions from covered entities by creating and distributing allowances that are tradable regionally, nationally, and internationally.

From the Bill Digest (SB 6121), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to implementing a carbon pollution market program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 13, 2015First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6121 (2025–26) Large energy use facilities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6121 (2023–24) Ag. and forestry biomass · Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2024
SB 6121 (2019–20) State clam · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6121 (2017–18) Higher ed. siting · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6121 (2013–14) Alternative learning/courses · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6121 (2011–12) Financial aid counseling · Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2012
SB 6121 (2009–10) Biotoxin testing, monitoring · Enacted · Chapter 577, Laws of 2009
SB 6121 (2007–08) Report card for education · Did not pass · died in committee