Adopting emission standards for ocean-going vessels at berth.

 H-0733.2

HOUSE BILL 1689

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Reed, Berry, Parshley, Doglio, Pollet, and Ramel

Read first time 01/29/25. Referred to Committee on Environment & Energy.

AN ACT Relating to adopting emission standards for ocean-going vessels at berth; adding a new section to chapter 70A.30 RCW; and creating new sections.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that:

(1) The largest port complex in Washington is the northwest seaport alliance, comprised of the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Port operations, including vessel emissions, are a significant contributor to diesel particulate matter and greenhouse gases in the Seattle-Tacoma airshed;