I-2066 ruled unconstitutional: a win for Washington families
Today, a King County Superior Court judge ruled that controversial initiative 2066 violates several provisions of the the Washington State constitution.
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2025 Legislative Session
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We’ve done a lot in Washington to advance our efforts to cut toxic air pollution, provide more options for efficient, clean energy, and create good in-state jobs. We know Washington voters want climate action—we’re coming off an incredible victory in 2024 by defeating I-2117 to protect the Climate Commitment Act.
Our Legislative work in 2025 will zero in on more ways we can continue to go big and reduce our climate pollution by half within the next five years. Addressing climate change has always been an enormous challenge, but our wins in Washington demonstrate that we can and we must keep building on our progress.
2025 Legislative Priorities
- Invest Climate Commitment Act revenue in deep pollution cuts: CCA dollars must be spent strategically to make sure we rapidly reduce pollution, meet our climate goals, and improve people's lives. In the first two years of CCA dollars, the Legislature funded the start of critical programs and helped grow others. We must continue these successes by funding programs like zero-emission medium-and heavy-duty vehicle vouchers; instant EV rebates for Washingtonians living on low incomes; EV community and home charging; 100% clean school buses; heat pumps and more.
- Build on what’s working: We need to keep doing what we’re doing, while reviewing and assessing what can be improved. Examples: extend the WA EV sales tax waiver, which expires in July 2025; allow EV manufacturers to sell directly to consumers; implement charger reliability standards to make charging easier; support a clean maritime sector through port electrification grants and continuing hybrid electric ferry buildout; boost transmission capacity; require grid enhancing technologies; improve clean energy siting processes.
- Defend our progress: We’re no strangers to defending our climate progress;, this legislative session is no different. The Advanced Clean Truck rule has attracted the ire of the trucking industry and some truckmakers don’t want to follow the rules to get rid of dirty diesel—ACT is a critical tool for Washington to clean up diesel pollution from big trucks, vans, and buses, and help protect your lungs and neighborhood. We need to protect it!
We’re also working with the Environmental Priorities Coalition. You can read more about those priorities here.
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I-2066 ruled unconstitutional: a win for Washington families
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End Washington's unfair ban on direct EV sales
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After a Decisive Victory on the Ballot, the CCA is Here to Stay
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Leading on climate in the Northwest (despite strong headwinds)
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Stella saves big on an electric heat pump, but will others in WA enjoy the same benefits?
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Cleaner air, happy students, can't lose!
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Join Governor Inslee and fight Initiative 2117!
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Washington climate advocates, it's time to suit up!
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Pledge to vote NO on I-2066
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Lunch and learn: how Cap-and-Invest is supporting WA kids
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Friday, Sept 13: join a webinar to learn how Climate Commitment Act funds are working now to support Washington communities, including our kids in…
Here's what you can do this fall for climate action. The stakes are high.
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Because of your efforts, the Northwest is headed in the right direction on climate and clean energy!. But this fall, we've got to be fired up to…
Pledge to vote NO on I-2117
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If Washington voters pass Initiative 2117, it would repeal our state's landmark law to cut climate pollution and fund clean energy—and block future…
Cutting the high cost of urban shade
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Urban heat islands are caused by too many buildings and not enough green space. Accordingly, a natural solution is to add greenery back into cities.
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