Here’s a good, quick story about legislation regarding waste and recycling, including my legislation (House Bill 1154) to boost safety at landfills throughout the state. You can also click on…
Category: In the News
In the News: Reducing and replacing dangerous refrigerant gases
There’s a great piece by the Natural Resources Defense Council about my new law to reduce super-polluting refrigerants and replace them with safer alternatives. You can read it by clicking…
In the News: Bill to regulate, fine Washington landfills could soon become law
Great story by Northwest Public Broadcasting about my bill (House Bill 1154) to regulate the safety of landfills. It’s headed to the governor’s desk to get signed into law. Two…
Governor signs Duerr growth management bill into law
Photos courtesy of the House of Representatives / LSS. OLYMPIA—A new law by Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) helps protect Washington state from the worst kind of growth: suburban sprawl. “This…
Capitol Ideas podcast!
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 Today, we’re happy to have a return visit from Rep. Davina Duerr from Bothell, in the 1st legislative district. It’s a good talk. Stay tuned. It’s…
In the news: Washington state bill could strengthen regulations, increase fines for ‘troublesome’ landfills
Great story by Northwest Public Broadcasting about my legislation on landfills. Here’s a quote from the piece: “ We have quite a few landfills that are out of compliance. There are…
Duerr elected Chair of Local Government Committee
OLYMPIA—The new chair of the House Local Government Committee is architect and former city council member Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell). “Safe sidewalks and streets, clean water when you turn the…
House passes Duerr bill to tackle climate change through the comprehensive planning process
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Davina Duerr, D-Bothell, that would incorporate climate change mitigation into the Growth Management Act. House Bill 1099 would require local governments to plan…
Crosscut story: WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis
Please take a minute to read this story about growth, climate change, and our state’s housing crisis. Thank you!
The Urbanist’s Wonkabout Washington: The Little Climate Goal Bill That Could
Leadership in the House: Our current legislature is blessed with many new members with bold visions and a desire for action. This year Representative Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) stepped up to lead…