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Committee advances Climate Commitment Act changes requiring third‑party review and 2028 'leakage' report for EITEs

Legislative Sessions - Environment & Energy Committee · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Engrossed substitute SB 6246 was reported out of committee as amended after members debated requiring Ecology to contract an independent third party for a December 2028 report on emissions and job 'leakage' from energy‑intensive, trade‑exposed (EITE) facilities and adding unaffiliated engineer certification requirements.

The committee voted to report engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6,246 out of committee with a 'do pass as amended' recommendation after adopting a striking amendment that changes reporting and verification requirements for energy‑intensive, trade‑exposed (EITE) facilities under the Climate Commitment Act.

Committee staff described the amendment's major changes: it requires the Department of Ecology to contract with an independent third party to complete a report on emissions and job 'leakage' from EITE facilities, due December 2028; it removes a requirement to report emissions on a subunit basis within facilities; and it requires licensed professional…

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