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Bill would move Washington’s greenhouse‑gas inventory to annual publication
Summary
SB 5036 would require the Department of Ecology and Department of Commerce to report statewide greenhouse gas emissions annually instead of every two years. Supporters said annual data will enable faster, more actionable policymaking; Ecology said it can implement but noted resource needs; no vote was taken.
Senate Bill 5036, presented by Senator Matt Behnke, would change current law to require Ecology and Commerce to publish Washington’s statewide greenhouse‑gas inventory annually rather than biennially. The inventory aggregates emissions across sectors, using EPA tools supplemented by Washington‑specific data, and is the base for several state programs including the Climate Commitment Act, clean fuel standards and refrigerant management.
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