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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5447

SB 5447: Alternative jet fuel

Promoting the alternative jet fuel industry in Washington.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to allow one or more carbon intensity pathways for alternative jet fuel by no later than December 31, 2023.
  • Requires the University of Washington, in collaboration with Washington State University, to calculate emissions of ultrafine and fine particulate matter and sulfur dioxides for alternative jet fuels used from an international airport owned by a port district in a county with a population greater than 1.5 million.
  • Creates a preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate of 0.275 percent for the manufacturing and wholesaling of alternative jet fuels.
  • Establishes a B&O and public utilities tax credit for certain sales and purchases of alternative jet fuel.
  • Provides that the tax incentives begin when one or more facilities in the state begin to produce a cumulative 20 million or more gallons of alternative jet fuel per year.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5447), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 14, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 3, 2023
  6. LawMay 3, 2023
Prime sponsor
Andy Billig (D-3)
Introduced
January 18, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 2023
Session law
Chapter 232, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
HB 1505
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5447, ESSB 5447

AN ACT Relating to promoting the alternative jet fuel industry in Washington;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Andy Billig (D-3)

21 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Curtis King R-14Joe Nguyen D-34Drew MacEwen R-35Mark Mullet D-5Lisa Wellman D-41Chris Gildon R-25Karen Keiser D-33Sharon Shewmake D-42John Lovick D-44Matt Boehnke R-8Judy Warnick R-13Emily Randall D-26Steve Conway D-29Manka Dhingra D-45Perry Dozier R-16Marko Liias D-21Liz Lovelett D-40Rebecca Saldaña D-37Derek Stanford D-1Kevin Van De Wege D-24Keith Wagoner R-39

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5447
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican17201
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5447
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5447
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19100
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023*. (ESSB 5447)
  2. Chapter 232, 2023 Laws. (ESSB 5447)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5447)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5447)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5447)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5447)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5447)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5447)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5447)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5447)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESSB 5447)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5447)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5447)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5447)
  15. FIN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Environment & Energy. (ESSB 5447)
  16. FIN - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5447)
  17. Referred to Finance. (ESSB 5447)
  18. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5447)
  19. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5447)
  20. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (ESSB 5447)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5447)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5447)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5447)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5447)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5447)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5447)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5447)
  30. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESSB 5447)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5447)
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology.
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  36. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5447)
  37. Referred to Ways & Means.
  38. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5447)
  39. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5447)
  40. And refer to Ways & Means.
  41. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

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