BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
HB 1574: Methane/agriculture
Supporting Washington agriculture by capturing methane and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Summary
- Expands the scope of permissible uses of grant funds in the Sustainable Farms and Fields Program to include practices that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Establishes an advisory committee to inform the agricultural community about opportunities to participate in various carbon emissions reduction programs and to guide grant awards.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1574), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2023
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Alicia Rule (D-42)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2023 in the House
- Last action
- January 31, 2024
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to supporting Washington agriculture by capturing methane and reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Alicia Rule (D-42)
16 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- AGNR - Majority; do pass.
- AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
HB 1574 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1574 (2025–26) Substance use/care, services
- HB 1574 (2021–22) Disability/civil actions
- HB 1574 (2019–20) Vulnerable children/care
- HB 1574 (2017–18) Construction contracts
- HB 1574 (2015–16) Deceased tenant property
- HB 1574 (2013–14) Residntl services & supports
- HB 1574 (2011–12) Public facility district tax
- HB 1574 (2009–10) Motor carrier compliance rev