Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB6098: Adv. clean trucks reporting
Status: In committee, January 13, 2026
Concerning the annual reporting of information associated with sales of vehicles subject to the advanced clean trucks regulations.
What the bill says
An act Relating to the annual reporting of information associated with sales of vehicles subject to the advanced clean trucks regulations; adding a new section to chapter 70A.30 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to the annual reporting of information associated with sales of vehicles subject to the advanced clean trucks regulations; adding a new section to chapter 70A.30 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds (b) While manufacturers are responding to this shift by offering more zero emissions vehicles, there are some vehicle classes that are not widely available for purchase in the state, such as heavy duty vehicles. Moreover, even where a particular vehicle class is available for a particular use, such as long-haul trucking or as a recreational vehicle, the zero emissions option is insufficient compared to the internal combustion engine option; and (c) Other states implementing the advanced clean trucks regulations have reported a decline in sales and use tax revenue due to vehicle availability and tax incentives encouraging the adoption of zero emissions medium and heavy duty vehicles. (2) Therefore, the legislature intends to ensure accountability and data-driven policy making by requiring the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct an analysis of the advanced clean trucks implementation, including its effect on state and local sales and use tax collections. By establishing these reporting requirements, the legislature intends to provide taxpayers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers with the information necessary to meet environmental goals while …
Sponsors
- Drew MacEwen (R) · primary sponsor
- Wilson, Jeff (R, 19)
Latest actions
- : First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Subjects: LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE, JOINT (JLARC)
Common questions
- What is SB6098?
- SB6098 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Adv. clean trucks reporting.
- What does SB6098 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to the annual reporting of information associated with sales of vehicles subject to the advanced clean trucks regulations; adding a new section to chapter 70A.30 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of SB6098?
- In committee as of January 13, 2026. Latest action: First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (January 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB6098?
- Drew MacEwen (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB6098?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6098&Year=2025
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