Thank WA legislators!

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John,

We are catching our collective breath after this weekend’s historic progress on climate legislation in the Washington State Legislature. Legislators took bold action for our climate, our health, our communities, and for our future with the Climate Commitment Act (SB 5126) and the Clean Fuel Standard (HB 1091)!

These two historic bills now march toward Governor Inslee’s desk for signature. Join us in celebrating and thanking legislators! [[link removed]]

Both bills propel us to the leading edge of tackling climate pollution head-on and doing so in a way that addresses the devastating impacts of air pollution in our overburdened communities--alongside directing deep investments to build a more resilient and healthier Washington. These two bills are part of our work for cleaner air, real growth in our clean energy economy, and a more equitable and just Washington.

Join us in celebrating climate progress and thanking legislators for their bold action. [[link removed]]

Here is a quick summary of the bills:

The Climate Commitment Act is the most comprehensive carbon pricing system in the nation, taking critical lessons from California’s program. This includes addressing persistent air pollution in frontline communities, utilizing the Environmental Justice Council from the HEAL Act to review and be in a leadership position to adapt the program, and integrating key priorities to uphold tribal sovereignty. The program also generates significant resources to invest in carbon emission reduction priorities across the economy, including transportation, natural climate solutions, and our built environment.The Clean Fuel Standard syncs Washington State up with the rest of the West Coast by lowering the carbon content of transportation fuels to 20% below the 2017 levels by 2038. Functionally, this will reduce millions of tons of climate emissions, clear the air of dangerous pollutants from diesel and gasoline, and result in millions of dollars of targeted investments for a cleaner transportation system powered by local renewable fuels.

Today, The Washington State Legislature affirmed its commitment to transformational environmental progress.

These two pieces of legislation are the culmination of more than a decade of advocacy and community building work. Together, we made this happen. Thank you.

Washington Conservation Voters

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