The Washington State legislative session is fairly short, we have until April 25th to encourage #ClimateAction in our state.
Here are some important climate/sustainability bills moving through the chambers 1/
#climate #ClimateCrisis #waleg

2/ HB 1091 - Reducing GHG emissions by reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuel.
A.K.A Clean Fuel Standard.
It’s not perfect, but the rules “must reduce the GHG emissions attributable to each unit of fuels to 10% below 2017 levels.”
CCUS is allowed as GHG reduction.

3/ HB 1091 Bill summary, progress, and full versions here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1091&Initiative=false&Year=2021

At the above link you will also find a link to comment on the bill - which I highly recommend doing for this and others in the thread.

Substitute bill is here: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1091-S.pdf?q=20210203064137

4/ HB 1099 - Update to the states’s planning framework to improve the state’s climate response.
Series of amendments to guide plans & regulations which adds a point about climate change adaptation & mitigation, GHG reduction, environmental, economic and human health & safety.

5/ This bill hit a snag but a substitute bill passed the state house: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1099-S.pdf#page=1

These bills are moving somewhat fast already, some with hearings this week.

6/ SB 5373 - Proposes a carbon tax ($25/ton in 2022) which increases 5%/year, plus various climate/green bonds - also known as “Washington STRONG” http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5373.pdf?q=20210201213905
#PutAPriceOnIt #CarbonTax

7/ HB 1287 concerning preparedness for a zero emissions transportation future - focuses on the creation of a public mapping & forecasting tool for charging infrastructure for EVs. Utilities required to analyze how they’ll support ZEVs. & more in this bill.

8/ Full text here: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1287.pdf?q=20210201214837
Comment on this bill here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1287 
#waleg

9/ SB 5141 - HEAL Act or “Implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force.”
The task force completed its report last fall which can be found here:
https://healthequity.wa.gov/Portals/9/Doc/Publications/Reports/EJTF%20Report_FINAL.pdf

10/ Bill text here: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5141.pdf?q=20210202221339

11/ SB 5126 - Climate Commitment Act - WA’s cap and trade bill. Also establishes a comprehensive program to implement climate commitment. http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5126.pdf?q=20210202222048

12/ HB 1216 - Concerning urban and community forestry. This bill encourages biodiversity, urban forest establishment and consideration when planning, evergreen community designations, and a lot more.

13/ Climate relevance?
Help reduce heat island effects.
Carbon sequestration.
Stormwater management.
Plus environmental health benefits. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1216&Initiative=false&Year=2021

14/ HB 1084 - Reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions by achieving greater decarbonization of residential and commercial buildings.

15/ Aims to “achieve construction of zero fossil-fuel greenhouse gas emission homes and buildings by 2030.” Mostly through efficiency and electrification, limiting gas heating and power expansions. Comment here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1084&Initiative=false&Year=2021

16/ HB 1103 - Improving environmental & social outcomes with the production of building materials. Also known as “Buy Clean and. Buy Fair” promotes spending taxpayer dollars on materials that are manufactured with high environmental & labor standards. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?Year=2021&BillNumber=1103