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Environment

Every environment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Washington, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

WA Legislature US Congress

Total bills

297

2025-2026 Regular Session

Top supporter

Zach Hall

90% support rate

Top opponent

Jim McCune

15% support rate

Ranked legislators

5 support · 5 oppose

Key legislators

Who's moving environment in Washington

Legislators moving environment in Washington
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Votes
Zach Hall House · District 5	D	Strong +	90%	46
Lisa Wellman Senate · District 41	D	Strong +	88%	51
Drew Hansen Senate · District 23	D	Strong +	88%	51
Steve Conway Senate · District 29	D	Strong +	88%	52
John Lovick Senate · District 44	D	Strong +	88%	52
Jim McCune Senate · District 2	R	Strong −	15%	52
Drew MacEwen Senate · District 35	R	Strong −	18%	52
Leonard Christian Senate · District 4	R	Strong −	18%	52
Ron Muzzall Senate · District 10	R	Oppose	21%	52
John Braun Senate · District 20	R	Oppose	21%	52

Showing 81–90 of 297 bills

All environment bills

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 6151: Concerning dedicated accounts for fees collected for the implementation of environmental programs.

SB 6151 creates specific dedicated accounts in the state treasury to manage fees collected for environmental programs. It directs all fees from laboratory accreditation (under RCW 43.21A.230) into a new "laboratory accreditation account," while amending existing accounts for air pollution control and air operating permits. Funds in these accounts can only be spent after legislative appropriation and must directly support the environmental programs they fund - such as air quality initiatives or laboratory accreditation activities - without being diverted to other uses. This bill affects the Department of Ecology and local authorities collecting these fees, ensuring revenue stays tied to the specific environmental programs generating it.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Air Quality

in committee · Washington · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 2279: Evaluating the use of PFAS chemicals in agriculture.

HB 2279 requires Washington's Department of Agriculture to evaluate the use of PFAS chemicals (known as "forever chemicals") in agricultural fertilizers and pesticides. By December 2026, the department must establish criteria to assess these chemicals, and starting in December 2027, it will review new fertilizer and pesticide registrations against these standards. Products containing PFAS that fail to meet the criteria may be refused or canceled for registration. This directly affects fertilizer and pesticide manufacturers, as well as farmers who rely on these agricultural products. The bill does not ban PFAS outright but creates a new review process for future product registrations.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

passed both · Washington · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2675: Concerning accounts.

HB 2675 repeals seven existing state accounts (including the Climate Resiliency Account and COVID-19 Unemployment Account) and creates a new "abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account" in the state treasury. This account funds reimbursements for registered tow truck operators and licensed dismantlers who remove abandoned recreational vehicles when owners cannot be located, covering up to 100% of reasonable costs per vehicle (capped at $10,000). Funds may also cover department administrative expenses (up to 15% of spending) and must be used solely for this purpose after appropriation. The bill directly affects tow operators, dismantlers, and state agencies managing vehicle removal programs, streamlining fund management by consolidating related accounts into a single dedicated fund.

Topics ✗ Environment ✗ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Unemployment

in committee · Washington · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2221: Restoring and sustaining healthy ungulate populations.

HB 2221 requires Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife to take specific actions when mule deer or white-tailed deer populations decline 25% below their 10-year average in areas where gray wolves are not federally protected. The bill mandates predator mitigation - including wolf translocation, targeted removal, or nonlethal measures - within 60 days of designation as "at-risk," continuing until populations meet or exceed 2004 harvest levels for two consecutive years. It also requires annual, transparent population surveys conducted with hunters and public reporting of trends, actions, and progress by March 31 each year. The law directly affects rural communities, tribal and nontribal hunters, and wildlife management, aiming to stabilize key ungulate populations that support local economies and recreation.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Wildlife

in committee · Washington · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 6016: Considering critical aquifer recharge areas when revising an urban growth area.

SB 6016 requires Washington counties and cities to consider critical aquifer recharge areas - zones where water replenishes underground sources - when updating urban growth boundaries. It amends land use planning rules to mandate that these areas be protected during revisions, prohibiting expansion of urban growth areas into agricultural, forest, or mineral lands. Cities with populations under 500 may qualify for simplified reviews if they meet specific growth criteria, but must still update critical areas regulations. The bill ensures new development plans align with water protection requirements during regular comprehensive plan updates.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Forestry

in committee · Washington · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 6174: Establishing producer responsibility for textiles.

SB 6174 requires textile brands and manufacturers selling apparel in Washington to fund and manage the end-of-life recycling and reuse of their products. It directly affects most clothing, footwear, and accessory brands introduced in the state (excluding small businesses with under $1 million annual global turnover, PPE, and secondhand items), making them responsible for creating collection systems. Key provisions include establishing producer responsibility organizations to handle collection, sorting, and recycling through designated sites or mail-back programs, while prioritizing repair and reuse to reduce landfill waste. The bill amends state codes to implement this system, setting penalties for noncompliance.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 5971: Establishing a green fertilizer incentive program to support the production and adoption of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer in Washington state.

SB 5971 establishes a Washington state program to incentivize the production and use of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer, defined as fertilizer with at least 80% lower life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fossil-fuel-based options. The program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, will provide rebates to farmers purchasing green fertilizer, payments to in-state manufacturers, and equipment grants for adoption, targeting Washington farmers, producers, distributors, and tribal agricultural entities. Funding will come from the Climate Commitment Act accounts, with implementation required by July 2028. The bill aims to reduce reliance on imported fertilizer, strengthen agricultural supply chains, and support clean energy manufacturing jobs.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 5975: Providing consumer access to safe cookware and interstate and international trade certainty in the regulation of lead in cookware.

Washington State's SB 5975 sets new lead limits for aluminum and brass cookware, utensils, and components sold in the state. Starting January 1, 2026, these products may not contain more than 90 parts per million (ppm) of lead, with a stricter limit of 10 ppm taking effect January 1, 2028, for new items. The law applies to manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers but exempts previously owned items sold in casual transactions or by nonprofits. It also requires the Department of Ecology to review lead in cookware as a priority product by 2029, aiming to set future regulatory limits by 2032.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 6005: Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

SB 6005 allocates $13 million for community electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, prioritizing multifamily housing, public locations, schools, and government facilities, with $2 million reserved for federally recognized tribes. It also directs $4.9 million for tribal electric boat grants and $6.85 million to establish a sustainable aviation fuel institute in the Cascadia region. The bill requires projects to reduce emissions and mandates implementation by local governments, tribes, or utilities, with strict reporting on emissions impacts and coordination with state electrification programs. Funding must cover level-two or higher charging infrastructure, including site improvements, and cannot exceed 100% of project costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Airports Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

in committee · Washington · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2653: Granting counties authority to enter into a shared stewardship agreement.

HB 2653 grants Washington counties the authority to enter shared stewardship agreements with federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service for managing forestlands near roads. The bill specifically allows counties to create "fuel breaks" (clearing vegetation to reduce wildfire risk) on federal land within one mile of roads, including highways. Crucially, it requires these agreements to include revenue sharing, ensuring counties retain proceeds from timber sales conducted in these managed areas. This directly affects counties that manage forestlands adjacent to roads, providing a new revenue stream to offset losses from reduced federal timber sales and support rural school funding.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands