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Environmental Priorities Coalition: Setting legislative goals for Washington State's environmental movement.

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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#HIRING: We're seeking an administrative contractor to provide general operational support to the Coalition, particularly in the lead-up to and during the 2027 Washington legislative session. Learn more and apply now at wcaction.us/RFP #environmentaljobs #walegsession
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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!
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🚨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
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 04/03/2026
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...
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🚨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!
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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!
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 03/03/2026
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.
geekwire.com
Washington state’s data center regulation bill fails following pushback from tech industry
Microsoft last week publicly came out in opposition to the bill.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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: loom.ly/BPU4VIc #WAleg #EPC
washingtonstatestandard.com
Washington can’t afford to wait on data center regulations • Washington State Standard
COMMENTARY | Big Tech’s artificial intelligence data centers are ballooning across the country, including along the Columbia River. Laws to protect the greater good have yet to catch up.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
URGENT: Sign in PRO for HB 2515 >>> 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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🚨URGENT: HB 2515 is scheduled for a committee hearing tomorrow morning. Please sign in PRO now: loom.ly/PLuY5vI This bill would address affordability, reliability, and environmental concerns for data centers! #WAleg #EPC
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 18/02/2026
🚨🚨 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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🚨URGENT: Sign in PRO for SB 5982 before 9AM tomorrow, 2/18 >> loom.ly/23stHQ8 This bill would ensure data centers comply with our clean electricity law. #EPC #WAleg
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🚨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
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Take Action on Data Centers - Climate Solutions
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
URGENT: Sign in PRO for HB 2515 >>> 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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
ICYMI! We're one step closer to passing our #DoDataRight priority ✨
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Climate Change Solutions @climatechange.solutions · 23/01/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
"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. loom.ly/9cUrOyw
seattletimes.com
WA lawmakers look to make data centers pay for energy cost hikes
A set of bills making their way through the statehouse propose a sweeping set of regulations to raise rates for data centers.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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: loom.ly/i2SHrO4 #EPC
seattletimes.com
WA lawmakers must keep wildfire progress on track | Op-Ed
Wildfire resilience is climate resilience: It means healthier forests, safer water and thriving rural economies in Washington.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
ACT NOW: Demand that your legislators restore wildfire resilience funding >> 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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Then, sign in PRO for the companion senate bill, SB 6171, before tomorrow's hearing at 10.30 am: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie... #EPC
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 22/01/2026
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.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We cannot afford budget cuts on the wildfire resilience funding. Since 2021, this funding has provided support to frontline communities in meeting the challenges of catastrophic wildfires. Read more about this EPC Priority: waconservationaction.org/wp-content/u...
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
In late December, Governor Ferguson proposed using $569 million of CCA funds to balance budget shortfalls. This is the largest diversion of a dedicated environmental funding source we’ve ever seen. If adopted, the state will fall behind on climate action.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🚨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
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Defend climate dollars and reject the Governor's proposed budget diversions
Write to your reps now!
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
EPC priority #SB5284, the Recycling Reform Act, was signed into law this weekend! ♻️ This is a big win for sustainability in Washington. #waleg
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
🚨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.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
🚨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
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Urge Governor Ferguson to deliver on environmental priorities!
Sign HB 1670 and SB 5284 into law.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
The EPC supported and succeeded in helping to pass: 1) The Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284), and 2) The Sewage Spill Right-to-Know Act (HB 1670). We also applaud the legislature for supporting environmental progress with dollars and defending the Climate Commitment Act.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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-...
waconservationaction.org
EPC Defends CCA Dollars, Passes Key 2025 Coalition Priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 27, 2024 Media Contacts: Zachary Pullin, Communications Director, EPC, 206-639-3760 Environmental Priorities Coalition, Powerful Statewide Enviro Coalition Defends CCA…
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Sharon Shewmake @sharonshewmake.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Prescribed burns are critical to healthy forests, safer communities and cleaner air.
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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! 🎉
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Thank you to EPC partners and community activists whose sharp organizing proved essential to this victory. Thank you to Sen. Vandana Slatter and Rep. @victoriahunt.com for their bold leadership in fighting for clean water and public health. #waleg
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🎉BREAKING: HB 1670, the Sewage Spill Right-to-Know bill unanimously passed the Senate floor. ▶️Next stop: Gov. Ferguson's desk! #waleg
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🎉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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
🚨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
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Third action: ⛽️ HB 1409 is up for a Senate floor vote soon. If you’re from LD 11 or LD 29, your Senators need to hear from you!!! -LD 11: Do this action: climatesolutions.quorum.us/campaign/118... -LD 29: Do this action: climatesolutions.quorum.us/campaign/118...
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Environmental Priorities Coalition @wa-epc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Second action: 🗳️ Urge your Reps pass SB 5077 that would increase voter registration access: www.takeaction.network/xactions/41584
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