Bill
SB 25-137
Overview: SB 25-137, "Greenhouse Gas Credits for Water Quality Projects", was introduced in the Senate on February 05, 2025 but was subsequently postponed indefinitely by the Senat
Overview: SB 25-137, "Greenhouse Gas Credits for Water Quality Projects", was introduced in the Senate on February 05, 2025 but was subsequently postponed indefinitely by the Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aimed to establish a program that would allow water quality projects to generate greenhouse gas credits, which could then be sold to help fund the projects.
Key Provisions:
- Directed the state to develop a program for certifying and registering greenhouse gas credits generated by water quality projects
- Allowed water quality project owners to sell the generated credits to help finance the projects
- Specified the criteria and process for certifying and registering the credits
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would have primarily affected water quality project owners, who could have benefited from the ability to generate and sell greenhouse gas credits. The program could have also incentivized more investment in water quality improvement projects.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Transportation & Energy Committee, which ultimately decided to postpone it indefinitely, effectively ending the legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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