John,

As you know, we're committed to the long game for climate action and environmental justice. We're so excited to see the culmination of many years of work result in a historic legislative session for people and climate. 

Throughout session, we stayed at the table and used our expertise, focused on relationships to strengthen bills, learned from overburdened communities and amplified the priorities of Tribal Nations, and worked with urgency to address the climate crisis.

Today, we celebrate Governor Inslee signing into law three bills that move our state forward for climate, for community, and for environmental justice. 

The passage of the Clean Fuel Standard, a strong Climate Commitment Act, and the HEAL Act builds a foundation for meaningful progress to address climate pollution and invest in our communities in a just and equitable way.

These three bills will cut harmful air pollution, improve our health and help our lungs, create family-wage jobs, center environmental justice, and invest in climate resilience and frontline communities.

Regrettably, the Governor vetoed section 6 of the Climate Commitment Act, which removes tribal consent language. We disagree with his decision and are committed to ensuring this veto isn't the last word on tribal consultation. We stand with Tribal Nations.

The bills you helped us pass this year are some of the most consequential climate policies for people and planet, and environmental justice. Washington now stands as a climate and environmental justice leader.

Please join us in thanking our champion legislators who made this happen.

Governor Inslee speaking at Shoreline Community College moments before the bill signing today!