BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2285: Carbon capture

Concerning the use of carbon capture and utilization, mineralization, or sequestration technologies under the Washington clean energy transformation act.

Summary

  • Allows natural gas systems to be used to satisfy Clean Energy Transformation Act requirements, if the natural gas system is operated with a carbon capture and utilization, mineralization, or sequestration (CCUS) technology that has a design capacity of at least 75 percent of the baseline carbon dioxide production of the natural gas system.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2285), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Alex Ybarra (R-13)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Companion bill
SB 5991
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the use of carbon capture and utilization, mineralization, or sequestration technologies under the Washington clean energy transformation act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Alex Ybarra (R-13)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Motion to Relieve Committee and place on second reading calendar

February 16, 2026
Version voted on: HB 2285
39 Yea 57 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05702
Republican39000
How each member voted

Nay (57)

Excused (2)

History

  1. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2285 in other sessions

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