- 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.
Wow! Two of our priority bills and four of our support bills are now session law!
Environmental Stewardship Priorities for 2025, now updated as of March 29, 2025
Priority Bill – Recycling Reform, SB 5284 – Passed both houses, waiting for the Governor’s signature
You will find 5284 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
- Now session law, effective 7/27/2025
Priority Bill – Right to Repair, HB 1483 – Passed both houses, waiting for the Governor’s signature
You will find 1483 here. This is 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
- Now session law, effective 7/27/2025
Support Bills
Updating Clean Fuel Standards, HB 1409 – Now session law, effective 7/27/2025
Reducing Damage from Refrigerants, HB 1462 – Now session law, effective 7/27/2025
Improving Passenger Rail, HB 1837 – Now session law, effective 7/27/2025
Improving Composting of Organics (Food Waste), HB 1497 – Now session law, effective 7/27/2025
Bills we were advocating for and researching that did not pass this year. They may be back next session.
Priority Bill – Concerning recycling and waste reduction, HB 1607. Not moving this year.
Requires beverage brands to form a producer responsibility organization to fund and implement a 10-cent refund value redemption program for beverage containers. Thus, its nickname is the “Bottle Bill.” It works together with HB 5284 to strengthen recycling. As a side effect, it may provide a small source of income for people who make their living scavenging.Home Energy Scores, HB 1015
Support Bills
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.
