State • Washington

HB 2251: Concerning climate commitment act accounts.

Joe FitzgibbonIntroduced

HB 2251 status: Introduced — Effective date 7/1/2027 (updated Mar 25, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is about how the government handles the money collected from its programs to fight climate change. It is currently being discussed by lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more efficient management of climate-related funds

Risks

  • Risk of administrative disruption to existing climate programs

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Improved oversight of state financial accounts

Risks

  • Uncertainty regarding long-term revenue allocation for private sector incentives

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increased legislative transparency regarding public fund utilization

Risks

  • Potential shift in resources away from community-based climate initiatives
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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 7/1/2027.

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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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