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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1912

HB 1912: Agricultural fuel/CCA ex.

Concerning the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Ecology to post and periodically update on its website a directory tool of retail fuel sellers of agricultural fuel that is exempt from a Climate Commitment Act (CCA) compliance obligation.
  • Specifies that that until 2030, the CCA exemption for fuels used by a farm fuel user for agricultural purposes applies regardless of whether or not the fuel is used to propel a motor vehicle, but beginning in 2030 applies only to such fuel that is used to propel a motor vehicle.
  • Specifies that the CCA exemption for agricultural fuels applies to gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and propane fuels.
  • Extends by two years the temporary exemption from CCA compliance obligations for fuels used to transport agricultural products on public highways.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1912), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2025
  6. LawMay 15, 2025
Prime sponsor
Tom Dent (R-13)
Introduced
February 10, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 15, 2025
Session law
Chapter 282, Laws of 2025
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1912, SHB 1912, 2SHB 1912, E2SHB 1912

AN ACT Relating to the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tom Dent (R-13)

25 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 13 Republicans)

Kristine Reeves D-30Joe Schmick R-9Larry Springer D-45Ed Orcutt R-20Greg Nance D-23Stephanie McClintock R-18Melanie Morgan D-29Andrew Engell R-7Dave Paul D-10Gloria Mendoza R-14Adam Bernbaum D-24Stephanie Barnard R-8Adison Richards D-26Carolyn Eslick R-39Deb Manjarrez R-14Jeremie Dufault R-15Clyde Shavers D-10Brian Burnett R-12Joe Timmons D-42Hunter Abell R-7My-Linh Thai D-41Andrew Barkis R-2Lauren Davis D-32April Connors R-8Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1912
93 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican35400
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (4)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 16, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1912
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 24, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1912
94 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican37200
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (2)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/15/2025. (E2SHB 1912)
  2. Chapter 282, 2025 Laws. (E2SHB 1912)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1912)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1912)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1912)
  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1912)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1912)
  8. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1912)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1912)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1912)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 1912)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1912)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1912)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology. (E2SHB 1912)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1912)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1912)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1912)
  18. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1912)
  19. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (E2SHB 1912)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1912)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1912)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1912)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1912)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1912)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1912)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1912)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1912)
  30. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1912)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1912)
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1912)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1912)
  34. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1912)
  35. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1912)
  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  37. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. Minority; without recommendation.
  40. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1912)
  41. Referred to Appropriations.
  42. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1912)
  43. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1912)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1912)
  45. Minority; do not pass.
  46. Minority; without recommendation.
  47. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  48. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  49. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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