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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1462

HB 1462: Hydrofluorocarbons

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons.

Summary

  • Phases-in, between 2030 and 2033, global warming potential (GWP) limits for newly produced bulk hydrofluorocarbons entering commerce in Washington.
  • Directs the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to establish a refrigerant transition task force (task force) to complete a study by 2027 addressing the transition to low-GWP refrigerants, and requires Ecology to adopt rules no earlier than 2028 to require low-GWP or ultra-low-GWP refrigerants.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1462), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 17, 2025
  6. LawMay 17, 2025
Prime sponsor
Davina Duerr (D-1)
Introduced
January 21, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 17, 2025
Session law
Chapter 313, Laws of 2025
Companion bill
SB 5438
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1462, SHB 1462, 2SHB 1462

AN ACT Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons by transitioning to environmentally and economically sustainable alternatives and promoting use of reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Davina Duerr (D-1)

10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Liz Berry D-36Beth Doglio D-22Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Julia Reed D-36Alex Ramel D-40Lisa Parshley D-22Roger Goodman D-45Nicole Macri D-43Shelley Kloba D-1Victoria Hunt D-5

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2025
Version voted on: 2SHB 1462
59 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican13800
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2025
Version voted on: 2SHB 1462
25 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25401
Republican01900
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2025
Version voted on: 2SHB 1462
58 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican03900
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (2SHB 1462)
  2. Chapter 313, 2025 Laws. (2SHB 1462)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 1462)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1462)
  5. President signed. (2SHB 1462)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1462)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1462)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1462)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1462)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1462)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (2SHB 1462)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1462)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1462)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1462)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1462)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1462)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1462)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1462)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1462)
  20. ENET - Majority; do pass. (2SHB 1462)
  21. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (2SHB 1462)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1462)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1462)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1462)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1462)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1462)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1462)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1462)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1462)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1462)
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1462)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1462)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1462)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1462)
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1462)
  39. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1462)
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  44. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1462)
  45. Referred to Appropriations.
  46. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1462)
  47. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1462)
  48. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1462)
  49. Minority; without recommendation.
  50. Minority; do not pass.
  51. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  53. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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