The proposed bill establishes a green fertilizer incentive program in Washington state aimed at promoting the production and use of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer. The legislature recognizes the significant costs associated with traditional nitrogen fertilizer, which is primarily imported and reliant on fossil fuels. The bill seeks to position Washington as a leader in the development of domestically produced, environmentally friendly fertilizers, thereby enhancing agricultural resilience, supply chain security, and creating economic opportunities in rural areas. The program is to be implemented by July 1, 2028, and will be funded through appropriations from the climate commitment act and other sources.

The bill outlines the definitions and criteria for the green fertilizer incentive program, which will be administered by the Department of Agriculture in consultation with other state departments. It includes provisions for price-based reimbursement grants, performance-based payments to manufacturers, and support for new application technologies. The program will also ensure alignment with environmental justice and equity provisions and will require a preliminary report to be submitted to the legislature by December 1, 2027, detailing the program's design and readiness for implementation. The sections of the bill will constitute a new chapter in Title 15 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).