When the Climate Commitment Act became law, food producers and transporters were supposed to be exempt from the fuel tax. However, no steps were taken to ensure they would be.

It has taken years since the implementation of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) for the legislature to find a work around for farms, ranches, and food transporters. The fixes built into Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1912 create workable opportunities for food producers now and leave room for negotiating additional fixes in the future. In a legislative session that has been mired by budget woes, threading the needle to gain near-unanimous legislative support is a sign the bill is a step in the right direction.

Read the full article – Ag fuel bill receives near unanimous legislative support –   Washington Policy Center – April 16, 2025