Washington · 2025-2026 Biennium (69th Legislature)

Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.

AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act;

ESB 6246·Senate·Bill

Sen. Vandana SlatterState Senate · LD-48·2 cosponsors

Fiscal noteState YesLocal No

Effective dateJune 11, 2026

Primary sponsor

Vandana SlatterState Senate · LD-48

Cosponsors

Sharon ShewmakeState Senate · LD-42

Rebecca SaldañaState Senate · LD-37

Floor votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage · ESB 6246Feb 12, 202627–22

House · Final Passage as Amended by the House · ESB 6246Mar 6, 202657–38

Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House · ESB 6246Mar 10, 202629–20

Legislative history

Jan 20, 2026

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

Feb 3, 2026

ENET - Majority; do pass.

Feb 3, 2026

And refer to Ways & Means.

Feb 3, 2026

Minority; do not pass.

Feb 4, 2026

Referred to Ways & Means.

Feb 9, 2026

WM - Majority; do pass.

Feb 9, 2026

Minority; do not pass.

Feb 9, 2026

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Feb 10, 2026

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Feb 12, 2026

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Feb 12, 2026

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Feb 12, 2026

Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Feb 14, 2026

First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

Feb 24, 2026

ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

Feb 24, 2026

ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

Feb 24, 2026

Minority; do not pass.

Feb 25, 2026

Referred to Appropriations.

Mar 2, 2026

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

Mar 2, 2026

APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment & Energy.

Mar 2, 2026

Minority; do not pass.

Mar 2, 2026

Minority; without recommendation.

Mar 2, 2026

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Mar 4, 2026

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Mar 6, 2026

Committee amendment not adopted.

Mar 6, 2026

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Mar 6, 2026

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Mar 6, 2026

Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3.

Mar 10, 2026

Senate concurred in House amendments.

Mar 10, 2026

Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Mar 11, 2026

President signed.

Mar 11, 2026

Speaker signed.

Mar 12, 2026

Delivered to Governor.

Mar 30, 2026

Governor partially vetoed.

Mar 30, 2026

Chapter 253, 2026 Laws PV.

Mar 30, 2026

Effective date 6/11/2026.

Bill text

Original Bill Engrossed Bill Bill as Passed Legislature

Amendments

Floor amendment by Boehnke (Not adopted)Floor amendment by Slatter (Adopted)Floor amendment by Doglio (Adopted)Floor amendment by Dye (Not adopted)Committee amendment by Environment & Energy (Not adopted)Floor amendment by Gregerson (Withdrawn)Floor amendment by Walsh (Withdrawn)Floor amendment by Walsh (Withdrawn)Floor amendment by Walsh (Withdrawn)Floor amendment by Walsh (Not adopted)

Bill reports

Senate Bill Report (Orig.) — Initial Bill Report 01-28-26 Senate Bill Report — Testimony Added 01-28-26 Senate Bill Report — Reported by ENET 02-03-26 Senate Bill Report — Initial Bill Report 02-06-26 Senate Bill Report — Testimony Added 02-06-26 Senate Bill Report — Reported by WM 02-09-26 Engrossed Senate Bill Report — Passed Senate 02-12-26 Engrossed House Bill Analysis 2026 — Initial House Analysis 02-18-26 Engrossed House Bill Report — Reported by ENVI 02-24-26 Engrossed House Bill Report — Reported by APP 03-02-26 Engrossed House Bill Report — Passed House 03-06-26 Engrossed Senate Bill Report — Amended by House 03-06-26 Final Bill Report — Final Bill Report 2026

Session law

Chapter 253, Laws of 2026