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State Legislative Efforts of the Clean Cities Coalition

The Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition works with legislators and stakeholders from across the state to develop and support the passage of state incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles. 

2007 Legislative Session Once again, biofuels and other alternatives received a lot of attention in the 2007 Legislative session. Visit this page for all the details on what did and didn't pass related to alternative fuels.

2005-2006 Biennium Alternative fuels and in particular biofuels have received significant attention in the 2005-2006 biennium. Visit this page for details on all the happenings related to alternative fuels.

Alternative Fuels Legislation a Prominent Feature in 2004 Legislative Session The Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition worked actively with legislators and stakeholders from across the state to develop and support the passage of several bills to provide incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles. Legislative proposals supported by the Coalition included tax incentives for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and the development of alternative fuel refueling stations, HOV lane access for alternative fuel vehicles, and fuel tax exemptions for school districts on alternative fuels.

State Legislature Passes Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Legislation in 2003 In the waning hours of the legislative session, lawmakers in Washington State passed Senate Bill 5450, which allows for the licensing of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) for on-road use. The bill now moves to the Governor for consideration. (2003 Legislative Session)

Washington State Approves Package of Bills to Promote Use of Biodiesel and Ethanol Fuels  The Washington State Legislature and the state's Governor have approved passage of a package of bills designed to promote in-state production and use of biodiesel and ethanol fuels. The bills, sponsored by Rep. Brian Sullivan (D-21), were signed by Governor Gary Locke during April and May of 2003. House Bill 1240 was signed as part of a press conference, at which the Governor announced the signing of several pieces of legislation with significant environmental protections.

The "BioBug" Helps Promote Alternative Fuel Legislation at the State Capitol in 2003  The 'Clean Green Bio Machine' is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle powered by 100% biodiesel. The 'Bio Machine' or 'Bio Bug' is owned by the Spokane County Conservation District (SCCD) and was brought to the Capitol Campus in Olympia to help promote biodiesel and raise the awareness of several bills before the legislature designed to increase the market for biodiesel, ethanol and other alternative fuels and vehicles. The SCCD has been an active participant, along with the Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition, in promoting alternative fuel and vehicle legislation.

Washington State Legislation Acknowledged During Congressional Debate of Federal Renewable Fuels Standard The U.S. Senate has passed legislation co-authored by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) to encourage the production of ethanol from wheat straw and other agricultural byproducts common in Washington and other non-corn producing states. In a statement made before the Senate in 2003, the Senator acknowledged the work of the Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition and other interest groups in passing the package of state bills to provide tax incentives for the production of biofuels (House Bills 1240 - 1243), stating that the RFS amendment is "attempting to add a federal dimension to these efforts."