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February 13, 2026

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Washington Senate Democrats
Climate Policy Champion Leaving Wash. Senate
Sen. Reuven Carlyle, the architect of the nation’s second cap-and-trade law, said that he will leave the Washington Senate when his term expires next year.
Wines of Washington State
Dueling Bills Have Different Takes on Wash. Siting Council
Two Washington bills seek opposite outcomes for the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.
Northwest Power and Conservation Council
Smooth Passage Expected for Wash. Green Hydrogen Bill
A bill to expand the provision of green hydrogen by municipal and rural utilities appears headed for easy sailing through the Washington House.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Land Use Climate Bill Gets Second Life in Wash. Legislature
Washington’s House Democrats have resurrected last year’s stalled attempt to add climate change mitigation to land use planning.
International Institute for Environment and Development
Washington Lawmaker Wants to Study Battery Supply Chain Risks
A Washington bill calls for the state's Commerce Department to study the global supply chain risks in the manufacture of EV batteries.
City of Seattle
Bill Seeks EV Chargers for Washington Apartment, Condo Dwellers
A Washington bill seeks to expand charging access to people living in apartments, condos and other residences governed by HOAs.
Jelson25, CC BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia
Washington Bill Buffers Some Industries Subject to Cap-and-trade
A bill to cushion trade-exposed Washington manufacturers from the economic impact of the state’s cap-and-trade program is getting pushback.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Strong Support for Washington Drought Bill
Attendance was low at a hearing on a bill to allocate funds to deal with probable upcoming droughts in Wash., but participants were unanimous in their support.
CWS Apartments
Rent Provision Sparks Pushback on Wash. Buildings GHG Bill
A rent control plank prompted the greatest opposition to a Washington Senate bill to trim the carbon footprint of roughly 50,000 buildings in the state.
Visit Seattle
Cap-and-trade Projected to Provide Wash. $500M Annually
Cap-and-trade is expected to yield Washington $500 million a year in revenue, according to the state agency charged with running the program.

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