HB 2322 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Providing certainty for the development of low-to-zero carbon alternative jet fuel production in Washington state.

HB 2322 creates tax credits for businesses producing low-carbon alternative jet fuel (sustainable aviation fuel) in Washington state, targeting companies that meet specific emissions standards. The bill sets a clear timeline: tax credits begin on July 1, 2031, and expire June 30, 2046, providing certainty for long-term investments. Credits range from $1 to $2 per gallon based on emissions reduction (minimum 50% lower than conventional jet fuel), available only to qualifying businesses in designated counties after the state verifies facilities meet a 20 million-gallon annual production capacity threshold. This policy aims to accelerate clean fuel adoption by reducing financial risk for developers.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add an expiration date for the alternative jet fuel tax incentives, shifting the program from a 9-year renewable term to a fixed end date of June 30, 2046. The amendments also updated the definition of 'alternative jet fuel' to provide specific methods for calculating carbon intensity for producers who do not participate in the state's clean fuels program, ensuring a consistent standard for all applicants. Additionally, the bill's sponsorship was updated to reflect its current status in the House Environment & Energy Committee.

Scope change

The bill now includes an explicit expiration date for the tax credits and tax rate, limiting the program's duration to a specific timeframe rather than an indefinite renewable period.

TIMELINE

Removed the provision allowing the tax rate and credits to automatically renew every nine years; they now expire on June 30, 2046, with the entire section expiring July 1, 2048.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'alternative jet fuel' to include specific instructions for calculating carbon intensity using utility contracts or fuel mix disclosures for producers not participating in the clean fuels program.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the start date for claiming tax credits and tax rates from a conditional trigger based on facility capacity verification to a fixed date of July 1, 2031.

SCOPE

Updated the bill header and sponsorship information to reflect that it is a Substitute House Bill read first time on February 4, 2026.

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Committee

Feb 9, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

FIN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment & Energy.

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Finance.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 4:00 PM.

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM.

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors