H-2418.1
HOUSE BILL 2404
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Ybarra, Jacobsen, and Engell
Read first time 01/13/26. Referred to Committee on Transportation.
AN ACT Relating to reducing taxes on special fuels; amending RCW 82.38.030 and 82.38.075 ; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that increased tax rates on diesel result in increased prices on food and goods. Vehicles that use special fuels, such as diesel, are a mainstay in food production and Washington's economy. Freight is moved by vehicles that rely on special fuels. The legislature recognizes that fuel prices in neighboring states tend to trend lower than Washington, sometimes more than a $1 difference per gallon. This difference encourages people to buy fuel out of state. The legislature finds reducing the special fuels tax may encourage more people to buy fuel in Washington, reduce the cost of Washington grown products, and improve the economy. Therefore, this act removes the special fuels tax increase that went into effect July 1, 2025, and planned future increases.
Sec. 2. RCW 82.38.030 and 2025 c 417 s 101 are each amended to read as follows: