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SB 5466 creates a new statewide entity — the Washington Electric Transmission Authority — whose job is to plan, coordinate, and accelerate the build‑out and modernization of Washington’s electric transmission system. In short, it tackles one of the biggest bottlenecks in the clean‑energy transition: not enough transmission capacity to move clean power where it’s needed.
Unlocks clean energy projects by expanding grid capacity so wind, solar, and storage can connect faster.
Reduces emissions by enabling more clean electricity and decreasing reliance on fossil‑fuel backup.
Improves climate resilience through modernized lines, grid‑enhancing technologies, and distributed energy solutions.
Minimizes land impacts by prioritizing upgrades within existing rights‑of‑way and requiring community and tribal consultation.
HB 2416 is both complex and important to the Spokane Region.
Some Context:
In order to address these problems and to help ease the financial burden on the residents of the Spokane region, the City is asking for a gradual adoption of the CCA compliance, slowly increasing over the next few decades, rather than complete compliance beginning in 2027.
The details of how much compliance and how fast the adoption rate are still up for debate, and are changing often enough that we cannot recommend a strong support or oppose stance at this time.
HB 2095 makes drivers accountable when they hit walkers and bikers in bike lanes or crosswalks, and on sidewalks.
At present when someone is hit by a negligent driver, even on a sidewalk, it is up to the police or the victim to show that the driver was negligent. This bill reverses the burden of proof, requiring drivers to disprove negligence when they crash into people on sidewalks, in bike lanes and crosswalks. It would also provide training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges in the aftermath of crashes between people driving and people walking and biking.
SB 6200 aims to prevent landlords from banning air conditioning units or other cooling devices in rental housing and mobile home parks, provided certain safety standards are met.
Renter Protections: Landlords generally cannot prohibit a tenant from installing or using a portable cooling device (like a window AC unit or a portable floor unit).
Safety & Installation Standards: To protect the property, landlords can enforce specific requirements, such as:
Ensuring the device does not damage the window frame.
Requiring the device to be installed in a way that doesn’t block emergency exits (egress windows).
Requiring the device to be removed during the winter months.
Mobile Home Parks: The bill extends similar protections to residents of mobile home parks, who often face unique restrictions from park management regarding external attachments to their units.
HB 2515 applies new regulations to large data centers that are more than 20 MW. They also improve transparency requirements and add a fee to the energy used by these large centers. The bill:
SB 5581 supports implementation for safe system approach strategies for active transportation infrastructure. The bill
The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) budget is a vital part of ensuring our carbon credit system works to build climate resiliency and new clean energy projects. Governor Ferguson wants to divert climate commitment act dollars towards non-climate costs.
– Cutting Emissions
– Transition Off Fossil Fuels
– Adaptation
– Disaster Aid
Say “NO”. Call Governor Ferguson at (360)-902-4111. And call your state reps.
