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Although some criminal justice efforts have been successful this session, our main goals will have to wait for the 2020 session. But groundwork has been laid and Quaker Voice understands that its work is long term and it will be renewed next session. See the Criminal Justice page for information about specific bills.

Two of Quaker Voice’s priorities are both in the Washington State House Rules Committee, and need to be voted through the House by March 13. These bills would make great strides in reducing Washington State’s carbon footprint and need your support now so they can pass the House! • HB 1110 would would reduce the carbon intensity of fuels in Washington State 20% by 2035. It does this by instructing the Department of Commerce to phase in new standards for fuel efficiency, as well as offering tradable credits for the use of cleaner fuels. You can find more information and/or leave a comment on this bill for your legislator here. • HB 1114 would reduce carbon in emissions in Washington…

A Quaker Voice Action Alert Sent on February 25, 2019 Dear Friends, Thanks you for participating in Quaker Lobby Day and bringing Friends testimonies to the state legislature! We will continue to keep you up to date through our issue Alerts and our website QuakerVoiceWA.org. But right now, we would appreciate knowing how Quaker Lobby Day went for you, and what might be improved for next year. Let us know by directly responding to this email or responding to this survey. 1. How did the schedule work for you?  Any changes for next year? 2. How did the small-group discussions go?  Any recommendations? 3. What about the printed materials? 4. Which legislators (or their aides) did you get to talk…