Washington State Environmental Legislative Priorities 2006

The 2006 session is now underway! It's a short session, just 60 days, so things are moving briskly. Please take a look at some of the legislation we're working on. If you're interested in learning more, or getting more involved, please contact Peter Orth, our Legislative Committee Chair, at portcpa@comcast.net.

Note to Legislators: Please know that this is not an exhaustive list of all the bills we've taken positions on. For purposes of our annual report card, please also review the environmental community "hot lists" sent directly to you each week; and should you have any questions about the Sierra Club position on bills or amendments, please consult Craig Engelking at 360-561-7701.

Name		Bill	Issue	Status	Our Position
Clean cars (House bill)		HB 1397	Clean Air	5/6 Governor Gregoire signed the bill!	support
	action needed on HB 1397: Find out more.
Limiting phosphorus in dish detergent		HB2322	Clean Water	2/22/06 Passed House, moving through Senate	support
	action needed on HB2322: Contact your Representative and urge them to support HB 2322. Find out more.
Promoting biofuels		HB2738	Energy	2/22/06 Passed House moving through Senate	support
	action needed on HB2738: Contact your Representatives and urge them to support the biofuels bill, HB2738 Find out more.
Environmental education study		HB2910	Parks and Recreation	2/23/06 Passed House, moving through Senate	support
	action needed on HB2910: Find out more.
E-Waste Recycling		SB 6428	Toxics	2/22/06 Passed Senate, moving through House	support
	action needed on SB 6428: Find out more.