CLIMATE, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
We explore how legislative bodies navigate the complex landscape of environmental policymaking, from drafting and debating laws to implementing regulations and fostering international cooperation.
Environment: Green Energy Incentives
The House Environment & Energy Committee considers issues relating to air quality; aquatic lands; oil spill prevention; solid waste; hazardous waste; toxics; climate change; energy; Puget Sound; the State Environmental Policy Act and the Shoreline Management Act; state parks; and outdoor recreation.
Agencies, Boards and Commissions
The Washington State legislature is filled with various boards and commissions that work to pass bills that help in the area of climate change and the environment. Below are the various agencies, boards and commissions that help craft our policies throughout the state. Simply click on any of our helpful links to find out more about what they do.
Bill Tracker
Whether you're passionate about a specific bill or want to understand how laws are made, monitoring the progress of legislation is key. Track bills having to do with colleges and universities through the process by clicking the link below.
Teach with TVW presents …
Want to know more about the legislative process? The staff at TEACH with TVW have developed some helpful videos that walk you through how a bill becomes a law, the roles of committees, and much more.
