BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6272: Greenhouse gas emissions

Amending state greenhouse gas emission limits for consistency with the most recent assessment of climate change science.

Summary

Adds new interim milestones for state greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction limits in 2030 and 2040.
Revises the 2050 state GHG emissions reduction limits from 50 percent to 95 percent below 1990 levels and requires the state to achieve net zero GHG emissions.
Amends GHG emissions reduction targets for state agencies.
Requires all state agencies to seek all practicable opportunities to cost-effectively maximize carbon sequestration.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6272), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to amending state greenhouse gas emission limits for consistency with the most recent assessment of climate change science;

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

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

SB 6272 (2025–26) Birds/buildings · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6272 (2023–24) Cannabis excise tax revenue · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6272 (2017–18) Military benefit zone prg · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6272 (2015–16) Medicaid reimbursement/PCPs · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6272 (2013–14) Car dealers & manufacturers · Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2014
SB 6272 (2011–12) Right to protection · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6272 (2009–10) Zoos & aquariums/excise tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6272 (2007–08) Financial literacy · Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2008