Climate Commitment Act impact: $30 million refunds fall short of farmers’ $150M estimate
The Climate Commitment Act has driven up fuel prices by what some groups estimate is about half a dollar. That includes gasoline and diesel used by farmers and ranchers. This legislative session, the legislature is working to address that expense, but some ag groups say it isn't sufficient.
R. HANS MILLER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
OLYMPIA — Budget writers in both the Senate and House have suggested allocating $30 million for refunding farmers impacted by the Climate Commitment Act. With the climate program, fuel used for agricultural purposes was supposed to be exempt.
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