2SHB 1462: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons.

What this bill does

Phases-in global warming potential (GWP) limits for virgin bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) entering commerce in Washington between 2027 and 2033. Directs the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to establish a refrigerant transition task force to study the transition to low-GWP refrigerants by 2027, and requires Ecology to adopt rules based on the task force’s work to require low-GWP or ultra-low-GWP refrigerants. Prohibits the servicing of stationary equipment owned or operated by the state with virgin HFCs with a GWP of more than 750, beginning July 1, 2026.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 5, 2025
  59 yea · 38 nay · 1 not voting
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 22, 2025
  58 yea · 39 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 15, 2025
  25 yea · 23 nay · 1 not voting

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