Emissions-Intensive, Trade-Exposed Facilities Under the Climate Commitment Act

State Bills: Washington

Published February 12th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Washington State Senate passed SB 6246, amending the Climate Commitment Act to address emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities. The bill establishes new requirements for covered facilities regarding carbon emissions reporting and compliance obligations. The legislation passed the Senate 27-22 and was chaptered into law as C 253 L 26.

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What changed

SB 6246 modifies Washington's Climate Commitment Act by establishing specific provisions for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities. The bill, sponsored by Senators Slatter, Shewmake, and Saldaña, passed the Senate on February 12, 2026 with a 27-22 vote and received a companion bill (HB 2537) in the House. The legislation passed through the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee and the Ways & Means Committee before reaching the Senate floor.

Compliance officers at manufacturing and energy facilities in Washington should review the enacted provisions to determine if their operations qualify as emissions-intensive, trade-exposed under the Climate Commitment Act. Entities should monitor for new reporting requirements, compliance timelines, and potential impacts to existing emissions trading obligations.

What to do next

Review bill provisions to determine if facility qualifies as emissions-intensive, trade-exposed under the Climate Commitment Act
Assess any new reporting or compliance obligations for covered facilities
Monitor for implementing regulations from Washington State Department of Ecology

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SB 6246 - 2025-26

Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act. Sponsors: Slatter, Shewmake, Saldaña Companion bill: HB 2537

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:32 PM

Current version:

Engrossed - ESB 6246 (View 1st engrossed)

Current status:

C 253 L 26

Where is it in the process?

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:32 PM

Current version:

Engrossed - ESB 6246 (View 1st engrossed)

Current status:

C 253 L 26

Where is it in the process?

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Bill history

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2026 Regular Session

In the Senate

Jan 20 First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (View original bill) Jan 28 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials) Feb 3 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) ENET - Majority; do pass. (Majority report) And refer to Ways & Means. Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Feb 4 Referred to Ways & Means. Feb 6 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) Feb 9 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Feb 10 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. Feb 12 Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st engrossed) (View this roll call)

In the House

Feb 14 First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. Feb 18 Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) Feb 24 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 4:00 PM. (Committee materials) ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Feb 25 Referred to Appropriations. Feb 27 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) Mar 2 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment & Energy. (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report) Referred to Rules 2 Review. Mar 4 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Mar 6 Committee amendment not adopted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View this roll call)

In the Senate

Mar 10 Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View this roll call) Mar 11 President signed.

In the House

Mar 11 Speaker signed.

Other than legislative action

Mar 12 Delivered to Governor. (View bill as passed legislature) Mar 30 Governor partially vetoed. (View veto message) Chapter 253, 2026 Laws PV. Effective date 6/11/2026.