Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that amends state carbon markets to align with the California-Quebec carbon market.

Highlights:

• Amends state carbon markets to align with the California-Quebec carbon market (Sec. 1).

• Reduces and lower impacts to the gas and energy prices for consumers (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes and provides predictability and stability for businesses emitting carbon pollution participating in the auctions to incentivize long-term strategies to reduce emissions (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends state carbon markets to align with the California-Quebec carbon market.

Highlights:

• Amends state carbon markets to align with the California-Quebec carbon market (Sec. 1).

• Reduces and lower impacts to the gas and energy prices for consumers (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes and provides predictability and stability for businesses emitting carbon pollution participating in the auctions to incentivize long-term strategies to reduce emissions (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text