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2026-02-09
Senate Ways & Means Committee Exec Session – SB 5898

Would bring WA State Aviation Fuel Tax into FAA compliance. This may open amendments to funding for noise mitigation. Maybe. It will take money from various pollution control funds (not airport). Watch meeting here: https://tvw.org/video/senate-ways-means-2026021217/?eventID=2026021217 https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5898&Year=2025&Initiative=False

CategoriesEventsTagsAOPA, Aviation Fuel, SB5898, WSDOT
2026-01-26
Senate Bill Report SB 5898 – Directing deposit of proceeds from taxes on aircraft fuel to the Aeronautics Account

A Washington State Senate bill report analyzing SB 5898, which would direct all proceeds from hazardous substance tax, petroleum product tax, and oil spill response tax on aircraft fuel to the aeronautics account. The report includes background on aviation fuel taxes, committee testimony, and analysis of impacts on environmental cleanup funding.

TagsAOPA, Aviation Fuel, SB5898, WSDOT
General Aviation Moves Closer to an Unleaded Future

The FAA’s approval of the use of G100UL fuel in all piston aircraft directly addresses the industry’s long-standing goal of finding solutions that can be used for the entire GA piston fleet. Related To: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) The FAA on Sept. 1 signed on supplemental type certificates to allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s

CategoriesFrom The WebTagsAOPA, Aviation Pros, FAA, General Aviation, Lead

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Senate Ways & Means Committee Exec Session – SB 5898

Senate Bill Report SB 5898 – Directing deposit of proceeds from taxes on aircraft fuel to the Aeronautics Account

General Aviation Moves Closer to an Unleaded Future

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