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April 4, 2026

Washington House of Representatives (WA House)

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Conflict Looms over Washington Gas Utility GHG Bill
A Washington bill would require natural gas utilities to create GHG reduction plans by 2024. Industry critics say that's too soon.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
King County (Wash.)
Washington Bill Takes Aim at Landfill Methane Emissions
A bill to regulate methane emissions from landfills drew praise and concerns during hearing of the Washington House Environment and Energy Committee.
Washington State House Democrats
Flood of Climate Bills to Greet Washington Lawmakers
Washington lawmakers will confront more than a dozen climate bills in their upcoming short session.

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