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This bill analysis from the Washington State House of Representatives Environment & Energy Committee examines HB 1099, which proposes adding climate change mitigation goals to the Growth Management Act (GMA) and requiring certain counties and cities to include a climate change and resiliency element in their comprehensive plans. The bill would require reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, mandate the Department of Commerce to publish emissions reduction guidelines, and require the Department of Ecology to update Shoreline Master Program guidelines to address sea level rise and increased storm severity.