That's a wrap on the 2026 legislative session! With the state facing another budget shortfall, the EPC expressed deep disappointment that the Legislature failed to make significant progress on major environmental priorities this session. Read our press release: wcaction.us/endofsession

GREAT NEWS 🎉Thanks to your advocacy, one of our data center bills #SB5982 just passed the senate concurrence vote, which means it passed the legislature! 🥳This bill would ensure data centers comply with our clean electricity laws. Next step: The governors desk!

🚨ACTION ALERT: SB 6355 is one of EPC's Hot List bills. This bill will establish a Washington Electric Transmission Authority and create a new Tribal clean energy partnership work group. Urge your reps to pass SB 6355 >> wcaction.us/SB6355 #EPC #WAleg

Let's secure an affordable and reliable energy grid for Washington's future! Contact your representative ahead of a key #WALeg hearing on electricity transmission Thursday morning: climatesolutions.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/transmission...

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 Budget leaders are proposing to use CCA funds to plug budget gaps. This proposal is shortsighted. The Legislature must commit to paying back any diverted climate funds to keep us on track with climate action! Urge Reps defend CCA dollars >> wcaction.us/budget!

Unfortunately, HB 2515 did not make it out of committee in time and is now officially dead. 💔 We thank you all for your hard work in advancing this bill. We will return next year, stronger than ever, and pass data center legislation!

Washington legislators failed to advance a data center bill designed to protect communities from higher electricity prices, grid blackouts, and environmental impacts. Tech firms lobbied against the bill, and the Senate did not act on it.

Why is the transparency provision in #HB2515 so important? In Oregon, tech giant Google fought back against releasing basic info about its data center's water use. We have a chance to pass strong legislation now to prevent this secrecy in Washington. Read more: https://loom.ly/BPU4VIc#HB2515#WAleg #EPC

URGENT: Sign in PRO for HB 2515 >>> https://loom.ly/1M6J2aw HB 2515 protects affordable, reliable energy supplies for consumers and protects our environment in the face of rapid AI data center growth. This bill is being heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee tomorrow. #EPC #WAleg

🚨URGENT: HB 2515 is scheduled for a committee hearing tomorrow morning. Please sign in PRO now: https://loom.ly/PLuY5vI This bill would address affordability, reliability, and environmental concerns for data centers! #WAleg #EPC

🚨🚨 Quick action alert! Sign in PRO before 930a tomorrow morning for SB 5982 - which would close loopholes to bring data center buildout under existing WA clean energy law. ➡️ Sign in PRO here- app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie... @wa-epc.bsky.social #WALeg #DoDataRight

🚨URGENT: Sign in PRO for SB 5982 before 9AM tomorrow, 2/18 >> https://loom.ly/23stHQ8 This bill would ensure data centers comply with our clean electricity law. #EPC #WAleg

Bill update: HB 2515 PASSED 🎉 the House Floor on Saturday! Next stop: Senate committee ✅ We're one step closer to #DoingDataRight in our state. Let's keep the momentum up! #EPC #WAleg

🚨ACT NOW: Let's get these Data Centers Done Right bills voted out of the House & Senate before cutoff >> wcaction.us/CSData Urge reps vote YES on HB 2515/SB 6171 & HB 2245/SB 5982 to deliver on data center affordability, reliability, transparency & clean energy #EPC #WAleg

ACT NOW: Urge your reps pass HB 1607 Bottles & Cans Recycling Refund Act >> wcaction.us/recycling HB 1607 will reduce litter and increase recycling rates in WA by encouraging recycling & by pulling beverage containers into a clean recycling stream separated from other materials. #EPC #WAleg

URGENT: Sign in PRO for HB 2515 >>> https://loom.ly/Z0OQ5NQ HB 2515 protects affordable, reliable energy supplies for consumers and protects our environment in the face of rapid AI data center growth. This bill is being heard in the House Approps Committee tomorrow. #EPC #WAleg

ACTION ALERT: HB 2515/SB 6171 is being heard today in their respective policy committees. This bill addresses the affordability, transparency, and environmental concerns of data centers. We need your support to get this bill across the finish line ASAP! Send a message now: wcaction.us/CSdata

ICYMI! We're one step closer to passing our #DoDataRight priority ✨

Fantastic to see such proactive steps for a sustainable future! Let's continue advocating for transparency and accountability in tech. Every voice matters—let's be heard! 🌍💪 #dodataright

"While data centers are known to draw large quantities of power & water, state officials don’t have a comprehensive understanding on the specifics." That's why we're fighting to address these concerns, as well as concerns of affordability, in the WAleg as an #EPC priority. https://loom.ly/9cUrOyw

Why are we fighting to restore full funding for wildfire resilience? These investments make our forests, communities and firefighters safer, and save taxpayer dollars. Now, this funding is at risk. Read more about what's at stake: https://loom.ly/i2SHrO4 #EPC

ACT NOW: Demand that your legislators restore wildfire resilience funding >> https://wcaction.us/wildfire In 2025, state leaders cut wildfire funding in half. This decision threatens to undo years of progress and shifts the costs of inaction back onto communities. #EPC #WAleg

This morning, @climatesolutions.org and other EPC organizers testified in support of HB 2151, which addresses the affordability, transparency, and environmental concerns of emerging Big Tech data centers. Let's keep up the momentum. Urge your reps to Do Data Right: wcaction.us/CSdata #EPC

Washington’s Initiative I-2066 was a cynical attempt by industry to undermine energy affordability and air quality protection—and was ruled unconstitutional by a Superior Court judge last March. This morning, the WA Supreme Court is hearing arguments to put this thing to rest once and for all.

Join us for Wildfire Resilience Advocacy Day on January 29! 🔥 Demand that legislators restore full funding for the Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account. More info and registration at wcaction.us/wildfire

ACTION ALERT🚨 HB 1607 a.k.a. The Recycling Refund Act, is being heard tomorrow Jan 21 at 4PM. This bill reduces litter and increases recycling rates in Washington through a beverage container return system. Sign in PRO for HB 1607: wcaction.us/recycling #EPC #WAleg

Join us on Monday, January 19, for a Plastic Free Lobby Day! We'll meet with elected representatives throughout the morning and early afternoon to advocate for plastic-free policies. Register: wcaction.us/PlasticFree

ACTION ALERT! HB 2515 requires the companies responsible to pay for their own data centers, instead of pushing the costs onto families. Sign in PRO for HB 2515: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie... #EPC #waleg

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 The Governor’s budget is being heard this week, and state budget leaders need to hear from you. Urge your legislators to use Climate Commitment Act dollars for their intended purposes and reject the Governor’s proposed budget diversions: wcaction.us/budget! #EPC #WAleg

NEW: 2026 environmental legislative priorities announced! - Protecting Climate and Environmental Health Funding - Restore Wildfire Resilience Funding - Data Centers, Environmental Protection, and Affordability - Bottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act Join us: wcaction.us/EPC2026

We're about a month away from the 2026 Legislative Session! And we'll be announcing the 2026 EPC priorities very soon 👀 In the meantime, make sure you're signed up to receive weekly updates from us: wcaction.us/EPC2026 #legsession

EPC priority #SB5284, the Recycling Reform Act, was signed into law this weekend! ♻️ This is a big win for sustainability in Washington. #waleg

EPC priority bill, #HB1670, the Sewage Spill Right-to-Know Act, was signed into law this weekend! 🎉 This is a win for public health. #waleg

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 We noticed @govferguson has not signed our sewage spill bill HB 1670 into law! Send an email urging him to finish the job ASAP >> wcaction.us/HB1670.

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 The legislature did its part in passing EPC bills. Now, we need @govferguson to deliver on environmental priorities. Send a message to Governor Ferguson urging him to finish the job and sign HB 1670 and SB 5284 into law >> wcaction.us/Gov

That's a wrap! 🎉The WA Legislature concluded yesterday, April 27, and the EPC celebrates its environmental legislative and budget victories! Read more: waconservationaction.org/epc-defends-...

Prescribed burns are critical to healthy forests, safer communities and cleaner air.

FYI: HB 1670 made it through the concurrence vote in the House! Now, it's /for real/ headed to the Gov's desk! Thank you @victoriahunt.com for your fierce leadership and clean water advocacy this session! 🎉

EPC Partnership Agenda bill, #HB1563, which creates a Prescribed Fire Claims Fund, was signed into law yesterday! 🎉 This is a win for healthy forests, thriving communities, and supporting Indigenous cultural burning practices that have long nurtured healthy landscapes. #waleg

🎉BREAKING: HB 1670, the Sewage Spill Right-to-Know bill unanimously passed the Senate floor. ▶️Next stop: Gov. Ferguson's desk! #waleg

🎉GREAT NEWS: The Recycling Reform Act, SB 5284 passed the House floor! ➡️ Next stop: Gov. Ferguson's desk! All thanks to your swift action and support, along with bold leadership by Rep Berry and Sen Lovelett. Cheers to a more effective and equitable recycling system! #waleg

🚨URGENT: An important cut off deadline is this Wednesday, April 16, and we need the Sewage bill to pass the Senate by then! Send a message to your Senators urging them to pass HB 1670 >> wcaction.us/sewage

Now, it's time for 🚨WA LEG ACTION ROUNDUP🚨 First action: ♻️ Urge your Reps pass the Recycling Reform Act and the Recycling Return bill to revitalize our state’s recycling system: wcaction.quorum.us/campaign/117...

The Senate budget committee also passed HB 1563, the Prescribed Fire Claims Fund! Thank you to everyone who made this progress possible!

BILL UPDATE: The Sewage Right-to-Know Act made it through the Senate budget committee! Next step ➡️ Senate Floor. We thank YOU who took action and we thank the leadership from Rep. @victoriahunt.com, Sen. Vandana Slatter, and Sen. June Robinson for this progress!

#WALeg has an opportunity to expand our state's Clean Fuels Standard, reduce even more emissions, and further improve the quality of our air. Tell your lawmakers: Support HB 1409 to recharge the WA Clean Fuels Standard! climatesolutions.quo...#WALeg

🚨WA Leg Action Roundup🚨 We have FIVE actions for you to take. But first, read our takes on the newly released House and Senate budget proposals: wcaction.us/EPCaction

We're fighting for a better, more equitable recycling system for Washingtonians! Read more about what the Recycling Reform Act entails and where it's at in the legislature: www.axios.com/local/seattl...

URGENT! 🔥🔥🔥 We need your help signing in PRO for HB 1563 to create a fund for prescribed fire and cultural burning practices. #waleg SIGN IN PRO before tomorrow 1.30 p.m.: wcaction.us/1563

🚨WA Leg Action Roundup 🚨 Only one month remains in the 2025 Washington legislative session! FIRST ACTION Our state is facing a budget shortfall. We cannot afford to balance the budget with only cuts. Tell budget writers: Close the budget gaps with new revenue: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Wash...