Week of April 5th: Legislative Update

You know that part of the superhero movie, toward the end when it seems like the heroes are outnumbered and outgunned? We know that our heroes will win in the end, but at that moment, it’s not clear how.

That’s the moment we’re at with HB 1099. Despite its incredible momentum, despite hundreds of people like you making their voices heard in support, despite flying past all previous cutoffs, HB 1099 didn’t make it out of the Senate transportation committee last week.

We can still end this legislative session with a win, with legislation that adds climate to the GMA. But we don’t have a lot of time to make it happen. We have just six days until the final Senate cut off on April 11.

We’ve got a plan, but I need your help if we’re going to win. We’ve already drafted an amendment to HB 1241 (a different GMA update bill) to incorporate the language from HB 1099. Now we need to move as quickly as possible to approve this amendment and pass HB 1241.

Below, you’ll find three things you can do right now. Things are going to be moving quickly this week, so please stay tuned for more action alerts between now and April 11th:

Email your Senator and ask them to vote YES to amend HB1241. Use this action alert.

Do you live in Senator Cleveland’s district (LD 49)? Use this action alert.

Do you live in Senator Mullet’s district (LD 5)? Use this action alert.

Do you live in Senator Carlyle’s district (LD 36)? Use this action alert.

Keeping an Eye on HB 1220

Climate isn’t our only focus this legislative session: it’s just as critical to see HB 1220, our housing justice bill, over the finish line. HB 1220 passed out of the Senate Ways & Means Committee this week and now it’s headed to the floor for a vote.

We’re starting to see pressure to weaken HB 1220 but we’re working hard behind the scenes to keep the core of HB 1220 intact: a bill to prevent housing discrimination and ensure housing options for everybody, at any income, in every community.

Let your senator know: We must pass HB 1220. Click here!

We can’t wait and we won’t wait to pass these GMA updates, and we are so grateful to have you in this fight with us.

Category Archives: Legislative

Week of April 5th: Legislative Update

You know that part of the superhero movie, toward the end when it seems like the heroes are outnumbered and outgunned? We know that our heroes will win in the end, but at that moment, it’s not clear how. That’s … Continue reading →

Week of March 29th: Legislative Update

It’s official: both HB 1099 and HB 1220 have cleared the next hurdle in their journey to the governor’s desk, passing out of the Senate Housing and Local Government Committee last week. Now both bills are in the Senate Ways … Continue reading →

Week of March 22nd: Legislative Update

After wrapping up our second Week of Action, we’re back to the grind to make sure HB 1099 and HB 1220 make it out of committee this week. Here’s the scoop: Celebrating another successful Week of Action Thank you, thank … Continue reading →

Week of March 15th: Legislative Update

It’s official: we’re halfway through the legislative session. Only 44 days left to pass our Washington Can’t Wait campaign priorities. With that in mind, let’s dive right in! Join us for our Week of Action! We’re rallying supporters every day … Continue reading →

Week of March 8th: Legislative Update

We’ve got some very, very good news to share. Drumroll please…. 🎉🎉 HB 1220 and HB 1099 are on their way to the Senate!! 🎉🎉  We launched the Washington Can’t Wait campaign last fall with grand ambitions: to pass the biggest updates to the … Continue reading →

Legislative Update: Week of March 1st

Welcome to Week 8! We’re pressing up against a deadline – March 9th – to get all three Futurewise bills (SB 5042, HB 1099, and HB 1220) passed out of their house of origin. This week’s legislative update is focused on what you can do to get … Continue reading →

Week of February 22nd: Legislative Update

We’re in week 7 of the legislative session and we’re calling on all of our supporters to help us make sure that SB 5042, Futurewise’s GMA vesting bill, and HB 1099, Futurewise’s climate GMA bill, keep moving! Can you take two quick actions … Continue reading →

Week of February 15th: Legislative Update

Welcome to the sixth legislative update from Futurewise’s Washington Can’t Wait Campaign! The session continues to fly by and we are thrilled to announce that both HB1099 and HB1220 have been voted out of their policy committees and are now in the House Committee on … Continue reading →

Week of February 8th: Legislative Update

We’re back with another legislative update! The first thing to note: we’re just one week away from our first major legislative deadline. February 15th marks the cutoff for bills to be passed out of a policy committee in order to continue … Continue reading →

Week of February 1st: Legislative Update

Welcome to our weekly legislative update. The session continues to move along at an often unpredictable pace, and we will continue to do our best to keep you informed on where our priority legislation sits in the process. Quick Bill … Continue reading →