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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2416

HB 2416: Waste to energy facilities

Concerning fair treatment of waste to energy facilities under the climate commitment act.

Summary

  • Provides no-cost allowances to a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through 2030.
  • Requires the WTE facility to submit a GHG emission reduction plan and a waste reduction and material recovery plan to the Department of Ecology and the Department of Commerce by December 1, 2030.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 2416), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2026
  6. LawMar 25, 2026
Prime sponsor
Natasha Hill (D-3)
Introduced
January 13, 2026 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2026
Session law
Chapter 216, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
SB 6092
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2416, SHB 2416, 2SHB 2416, E2SHB 2416

AN ACT Relating to fair treatment of waste to energy facilities under the climate commitment act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Natasha Hill (D-3)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Timm Ormsby D-3Lisa Parshley D-22Suzanne Schmidt R-4Shaun Scott D-43Strom Peterson D-21Edwin Obras D-33Clyde Shavers D-10Andrew Engell R-7Jenny Graham R-6

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2416
67 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56201
Republican112800
How each member voted

Yea (67)

Excused (1)

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

Passed March 4, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2416
39 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican91000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 11, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2416
76 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59000
Republican172002
How each member voted

Yea (76)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (E2SHB 2416)
  2. Chapter 216, 2026 Laws. (E2SHB 2416)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 2416)
  4. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 2416)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 2416)
  6. President signed. (E2SHB 2416)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 76; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 2416)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 2416)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 2416)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2416)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 2416)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 2416)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 2416)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2416)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 2416)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2416)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2416)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2416)
  19. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 2416)
  20. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (E2SHB 2416)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 2416)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 2416)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2416)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2416)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2416)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2416)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2416)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  30. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2416)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 2416)
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 2416)
  33. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2416)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2416)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2416)
  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2416)
  37. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2416)
  38. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2416)
  39. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  40. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. Minority; do not pass.
  44. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2416)
  45. Referred to Appropriations.
  46. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2416)
  47. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2416)
  48. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2416)
  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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