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Senate advances Climate Commitment Act changes to address emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries

Washington State Senate · February 12, 2026

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Summary

Engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6,246, amending the Climate Commitment Act framework for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, passed after adoption of striking amendments; debate focused on balancing decarbonization goals with protecting jobs and collecting more data from the Department of Ecology.

The Senate considered Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6,246, which makes changes to how emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities are treated under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The bill creates a framework for reporting by EITE industries, requires decarbonization plans and asks the Department…

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