BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5373: Carbon pollution

Concerning carbon pollution.

Summary

Imposes a carbon pollution tax beginning January 1, 2022, equal to $25 per metric ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the sale or use of all fossil fuel within the state of Washington, except for the sale or use of electricity in Washington generated using fossil fuels.
Increases the tax rate annually by inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, plus 5 percent beginning July 1, 2023.
Establishes a ten year climate finance program using carbon tax revenue and a bond program to reduce GHG emissions and increase the resilience of Washington's natural resources to the impacts of climate change.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5373), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to carbon pollution;

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 5373 (2025–26) Even-numbered year elections · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5373 (2023–24) ARNP, PA, & MD reimbursement · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5373 (2019–20) Health care employees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5373 (2017–18) WSP recruitment & retention · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5373 (2015–16) Admin action/judicial review · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5373 (2013–14) Confidential informants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5373 (2011–12) Fire suppression efforts · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5373 (2009–10) Early intervention services · Did not pass · died in committee