Establishing a green fertilizer incentive program to support the production and adoption of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer in Washington state.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Establishing a green fertilizer incentive program to support the production and adoption of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer in Washington state.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5971
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Matt Boehnke, Perry Dozier, Marko Liias, Sharon Shewmake
- Introduced
- 2026-01-05
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5971 | Passed 48-0 1 not voting | 28 yes / 0 no | 18 yes / 0 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-02-10 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-02-13 1st substitute bill substituted
- 2026-02-13 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-02-13 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-02-17 First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
- 2026-02-24 Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-25 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 9:00 AM.
- 2026-02-25 AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Appropriations.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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