December 23, 2024

Washington House of Representatives (WA House)

Green Transportation Bills Headed for Inslee’s Desk
Two bills intended to help decarbonize Washington’s transportation sector are headed to the desk of Gov. Jay Inslee, who is expected to approve both.
Bill to Cut Refrigerant GHGs Goes to Inslee
The Wash. House voted 56-42 to send Gov. Jay Inslee a bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners and large refrigeration units.
Washington Department of Ecology
Cap-and-trade Bill Squeaks Through Washington Senate
The Democrat-controlled Washington Senate barely passed a cap-and-trade bill designed to trim industrial carbon emissions.
Wash. Senate OKs Low-carbon Fuels Bill
The Washington Senate approved a bill that would require an increased use of biofuels to cut carbon emissions from vehicles.
UPDATED: Senate Passes Wash. Refrigerant GHG Bill
A bill to dramatically reduce Washington’s GHG emissions from large refrigeration and air conditioners is near a final vote in the Senate.
Wash. Land Use Measure Nears Passage
A bill to require consideration of climate change in land use planning appears headed toward approval in the Washington state legislature.
House Bill Tackles Both Ends of the Bovine
A House bill sponsored by a Washington congresswoman seeks to measure cow methane emissions and pinpoint ways to reduce them.
Electric Heating Bill Passes Wash. House
The Washington House passed a bill to encourage all-electric heating designs in publicly owned or leased facilities.
Wash. Bill Would Chart Course for EV Buildout
A Washington bill would map out needed locations for charging stations as the state sees growing adoption of EVs.
Amazon Backs Washington’s Low-carbon Fuel Bill
Amazon threw its support behind a Washington state bill to trim carbon emissions from motor vehicle fuels sold in the state.

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