2020 Environmental Priorities

Clean Fuels Now
Reducing pollution from the fuels that power our transportation system.
Did not pass.

Reduce Plastic Pollution
Eliminating thin carry-home plastic bags at all retail establishments.
Passed!

Climate Pollution Limits
Updating the state’s greenhouse gas limits and providing direction to meet those limits.
Passed!

Healthy Habitat Healthy Orcas
Protecting and restoring habitat and leave our environment better than we found it.
Passed!
Partnership Agenda
Expanding Apple Health Coverage Until Age 26
Ensuring health care access for young people.
Did not pass.
Safe Train Crew Size Act
Establishing minimum crew sizes for trains carrying oil and other hazardous material.
Passed!
Voting Justice Reform Package
Supporting youth voting, voting rights restoration, and redistricting.
Become a Legislative Session Activist
Take action for a healthier environment for all Washingtonians. From attending hearings, organizing in your community, attending town halls, to writing letters to the editor, we can help find the right role for you.

Bills to watch
Want to stay up to date on policy in progress? WEC helps develop the Environmental Community Hot List for the State House and Senate—the 10 most important environmental bills being debated that week.
