Carbon taxes and fees ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, carbon taxes and fees refer to measures concerning taxes or fees levied on carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions. The topic is grouped within the budget and tax policy area.

This page provides information on:

• upcoming ballot measures and
• a comprehensive list of ballot measures by year and state.

Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to carbon taxes and fees certified for this year and future elections:

There are no ballot measures related to this topic that have qualified for the ballot.

List of state ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to carbon taxes and fees, organized by year or state.

Years

States

2024

1. South Dakota Referred Law 21, Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Referendum (2024)

2018

1. Washington Initiative 1631, Carbon Emissions Fee Measure (2018)

2016

1. Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, Initiative 732 (2016)

South Dakota

1. South Dakota Referred Law 21, Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Referendum (2024)

Washington

1. Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, Initiative 732 (2016)
2. Washington Initiative 1631, Carbon Emissions Fee Measure (2018)

See also

• List of ballot measures by topic