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SB 5362

Advancing the due date for the department of ecology's report on the effects of the clean fuels program.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Perry Dozier and 4 co-sponsors

SB 5362 accelerates Washington's Department of Ecology deadline for reporting on Clean Fuels Program impacts, enabling faster legislative review of environmental regulation effectiveness.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · SB 5362

Legislative bill overview

SB 5362 accelerates the deadline for the Washington Department of Ecology to complete and submit a report analyzing the effects and impacts of Washington's Clean Fuels Program. The bill moves up the reporting date, requiring the department to deliver its findings sooner than originally scheduled. This allows policymakers to access program performance data earlier for potential legislative action.

Why is this important

The Clean Fuels Program is a significant state environmental regulation affecting fuel producers, refineries, and ultimately consumer energy costs. Earlier reporting enables the legislature to make informed decisions about whether to modify, expand, or adjust the program based on actual performance data rather than waiting for the originally scheduled deadline. This is particularly relevant given ongoing debates about the program's economic and environmental effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Adequate analysis time: Critics may argue that accelerating the deadline pressures the Department of Ecology to rush analysis, potentially producing incomplete or less rigorous findings
  • Political timing: The sponsoring legislators are all Republicans; Democrats may view this as an attempt to generate negative findings ahead of potential program expansion
  • Program viability concerns: Supporters of the Clean Fuels Program may worry that an early report could be weaponized to undermine a program still in its implementation phase

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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