State senators discuss modifications to Climate Commitment Act before passing new bill

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.

• Near the close of the 2021 Legislative Session, Senate lawmakers debated Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5126, focusing on the state’s climate change commitment toward reducing carbon emissions.
• The bill passed the House 54-43 on April 23, passing the Senate 27-22 on April 24, and has been delivered to the Governor’s office, for an opportunity to be signed into law.

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