Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2642 — Lubricant emissions

Last action — First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Exempting emissions associated with lubricants from coverage under the cap and invest program.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 70A.65.080.

  • RCW 70A.65.080

    and → (d) Carbon dioxide emissions from the combustion of biomass or biofuels; (e)(i) Motor vehicle fuel or special fuel that is used exclusively for agricultural purposes by a farm fuel user. This exemption is available only if a buyer of motor vehicle fuel or special fuel provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. Prior to January 1, 2030, this exemption is available whether motor vehicle fuel or special fuel is used to propel a motor vehicle or not, but beginning January 1, 2030, this exemption only applies to motor vehicle fuel or special fuel that the farm fuel user uses to propel a motor vehicle. (ii) The department must determine a method for expanding the exemption provided under (e)(i) of this subsection to include fuels used for the purpose of transporting agricultural products on public highways. The department must maintain this expanded exemption until December 31, 2029, in order to provide the agricultural sector with a feasible transition period. (iii) For the purposes of this subsection: (A) "Agricultural purposes" and "farm fuel user" have the same meanings as provided in RCW 82.08.865; (B) "Motor vehicle fuel" means gasoline, the chief use of which is as a fuel for the propulsion of motor vehicles or vessels; and (C) "Special fuel" means diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (also called propane), and biodiesel; (f) Emissions from facilities with North American industry classification system code 92811 (national security); (g) Emissions from municipal solid waste landfills that are subject to, and in compliance with, chapter 70A.540 RCW; and (h) Emissions from the combustion, oxidation, other process, or end use of a lubricant, as that term is defined in 40 C.F.R. Sec. 98.6 (2025). This exemption applies regardless of whether a supplier demonstrates to the department a lubricant is not combusted or oxidized --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

Sponsors

  • (Dent) · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Dent)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2642 do?
Exempting emissions associated with lubricants from coverage under the cap and invest program.
Who sponsors HB 2642?
HB 2642 is sponsored by (Dent).
What is the current status of HB 2642?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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