- Ranae Hanson is the Clerk of the Environmental Stewardship Working Group. Contact the clerk of the Environmental Stewardship Working Group.
- The Environmental Stewardship Working Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-5 PM (Pacific time)
- Sign up for emails from the Environmental Stewardship Working Group.
Environmental Stewardship Priorities for 2025, now updated as of March 13, 2025
Recycling Reform, SB 5284 – Passed Senate
You will find 5283 here. These are the new version of last year’s Re-WRAP Act. This fact sheet from Faith Action Network (FAN) will familiarize you with the aims of the bill. We spoke with legislators about this bill during Quaker Lobby Day and have sent Action Alerts in support of this bill.
- Current status
- Senate — Passed with 27 in favor and 22 opposed.
- House — The House version did quite well, but the Senate version is the vehicle. That version is now in House Environment and Energy. It will be heard on March 17 at 1:30. Sign in PRO here.
Right to Repair, HB 1483 – Passed House
You will find 1483 here. These are the new version of last year’s R2R bill (and of the year before and the year before!). This fact sheet with familiarize you with the aims of the current bill. We spoke with legislators about this bill during Quaker Lobby Day and have sent Action Alerts in support of this bill.
- Current status
- House — Passed the House on March 10.
- Senate — House bill is now referred to Senate Environment, Energy and Technology.
Support Bills – One Could Become Priority; Others are support bills
Updating Clean Fuel Standards, HB 1409 – Passed House, referred to E, E, & T in Senate; Hearing Wednesday, March 19, 8 AM
Reducing Damage from Refrigerants, HB 1462 – Passed House, referred to E, E, & T in Senate; Hearing Tuesday, March 18, 1:30 PM
Improving Passenger Rail, HB 1837 – Passed House
Improving Composting of Organics (Food Waste), HB 1497 – Passed House, referred to E, E, & T in Senate; Hearing Tuesday, March 18, 1:30 PM
Bills we were advocating for and researching that did not pass this year. They may be back next session.
Home Energy Scores, HB 1015
Salmon Recovery, HB 1208 and SB 5155
Increasing Environmental Justice (formerly CURB), HB 1303
Recycling of EV Batteries, HB 1550
Community Solar, HB 1598 and SB 5515
Producer Responsibility for Clothing, HB 1107
Allowing Rivian to Sell EV Cars at Their Own Sites, HB 1721
See Environmental Stewardship resources here.
