StateWashington

HB 2215: Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington.

Joe FitzgibbonIntroduced

HB 2215 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100

Bill summary

Official

Here is the summary in plain English: **"Washington lawmakers are currently debating a bill that clarifies how gas and fuel companies must follow the state’s climate change laws when they sell fuel in Washington."**

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion45%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Strengthens enforcement of climate laws
  • Ensures consistency in emissions accounting

Risks

  • Potential for industry pushback on compliance stringency

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Provides regulatory clarity for fuel suppliers
  • Reduces market uncertainty through clear compliance pathways

Risks

  • Potential pass-through costs to consumers at the pump
  • Increases administrative burdens for fuel distributors

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Advances state-wide decarbonization goals

Risks

  • Risk of fuel price sensitivity impacting low-income households
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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