Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, is the sponsor of HB 1611, which would improve protections for oil transportation over water to reduce the risk of spills. The bill – and its chances for passage this…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on Clean Energy Transition Act/HB 1646
Who: Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, Chair of the House Environment Committee What: Public hearing on House Bill 1646 – the Clean Energy Transition Act When: Tuesday, March 14, at 1:30…
HB 1738: Keeping toxics out of rivers and streams
February 16, 2017 OLYMPIA – Washington continues to lead the country with efforts to keep toxic copper particles out of rivers and streams with today’s approval of HB 1738 by…
Protecting our communities from oil spills
A shortfall in the Department of Ecology’s oil spill prevention program budget comes at a time when oil is traveling over water, land, and underground in Washington state. Rep. Jessyn…
Fitzgibbon bill targets carbon pollution, invests in clean energy economy
OLYMPIA – A proposal aimed at reducing carbon pollution while investing in Washington’s clean energy future has been introduced by state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D – Burien). HB 1646 addresses…