The bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to enhance the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes. It introduces a new section requiring the Department of Licensing to create and maintain a directory tool by October 1, 2025, which will list retail fuel sellers of exempt agricultural fuel by county and city. This directory will include sellers that offer exempt fuel at different prices than non-exempt fuel and will allow users to search for sellers in specific jurisdictions. Additionally, the department must publish a guide for potential users of exempt agricultural fuel, detailing how to obtain remittance payments and purchase exempt fuel, including information on cardholder or membership-based payment options.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language in RCW 70A.65.080 regarding the exemption for motor vehicle fuel or special fuel used exclusively for agricultural purposes. It specifies that prior to January 1, 2030, the exemption applies regardless of whether the fuel is used to propel a vehicle, but after that date, it will only apply to fuel used for propulsion. The bill also mandates the department to expand the exemption to include fuels used for transporting agricultural products on public highways until December 31, 2029. The legislation emphasizes the importance of supporting the agricultural sector during this transition while ensuring compliance with emissions reporting requirements.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70A.65.080
Substitute Bill: 70A.65.080
Second Substitute: 70A.65.080
Engrossed Second Substitute: 70A.65.080
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70A.65.080
Session Law: 70A.65.080