2077-S AMH DYEM LIPS 470

SHB 2077 - H AMD 1369

By Representative Dye

NOT ADOPTED 04/22/2025

On page 1, beginning on line 6, after "1." strike all material through "goals" on page 2, line 5 and insert "(1) The legislature finds that supporting the transition to a clean energy future is important for the health outcomes, economy, and environmental sustainability of Washington state. Incentivizing the adoption of zero-emission vehicles is a part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting the state’s established climate goals.

(2) The legislature finds that imposing taxes on zero-emission vehicle credits would directly penalize businesses and consumers who are actively working to lower carbon emissions and invest in cleaner technologies. Such a tax would create an unnecessary financial barrier to innovation and send the wrong signal to industries and individuals who are choosing to participate in the clean energy transition.

(3) The legislature finds that taxing zero-emission vehicle credits undermines the state’s broader efforts to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Rather than encouraging more widespread adoption of zero-emission vehicles, this policy would discourage the private sector from investing in the very technologies that help Washington meet its climate commitments.

(4) The legislature finds that taxing zero-emission vehicle credits would move the state backwards at a time when urgent action is needed to advance its clean energy goals. Penalizing the use of zero-emission vehicle credits contradicts Washington’s commitment to a sustainable future and weakens the incentives that are proven to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.

(5) Therefore, the legislature intends to protect zero-emission vehicle credits from taxation to ensure that Washington continues to foster clean energy innovation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and advance toward a healthier and more sustainable future for all residents"

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