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2024-01-16Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary: HB 2103 Large Port Districts
Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary for Washington State House Bill 2103 (HB2103), titled ‘Large port districts,’ prepared by OFM analyst Myra Baldini, published as preliminary on January 16, 2024 (FNPID 69099). Documents estimated cash receipts showing Local Gov. Other reductions of ($867,000) in 2023-25, ($4,528,529) in 2025-27, and ($8,502,894) in 2027-29. Estimated operating expenditures for -
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2024-01-08Senate Bill 5990: Integrating Environmental Justice Considerations into Certain Project Decisions
Washington Senate Bill 5990, introduced in January 2024, aims to reduce environmental health disparities by requiring assessment of cumulative pollution burdens on overburdened communities before approving new projects. The bill defines key terms such as 'disproportionate impact' and 'environmental justice impact statement,' and establishes a framework to evaluate stressors like air pollution, water quality, and public health risks. Note: this bill addresses broad environmental justice concerns statewide and does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2024-01-08HB 2070: Integrating Environmental Justice Considerations into Certain Project Decisions
Washington House Bill 2070 (2024) aims to reduce environmental health disparities by requiring environmental justice impact assessments for projects that may add pollution burdens to already overburdened communities. The bill defines key terms such as 'disproportionate impact' and 'adverse cumulative stressors' to evaluate whether a proposed project would worsen air, water, or other environmental conditions in vulnerable neighborhoods. Note: this bill addresses broad environmental justice considerations statewide and does not specifically concern Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
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Senate Bill 5990: Integrating Environmental Justice Considerations into Certain Project Decisions
Washington State Senate Bill 5990 (SB5990), prefiled 2024-01-04, read first time 2024-01-08, referred to Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology. Sponsored by Senators Lovelett, Saldaña, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Keiser, Kuderer, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, and C. Wilson. Adds new sections to chapter 43.21C RCW to integrate environmental justice considerations into project permitting decisions. Defines -
2024-01-07Three people posing for photo outside residential building
Image shows three people – two women and one man – standing together and smiling outside what appears to be a residential building with large windows. The setting suggests this may be related to community outreach or organizing activities. -
2024-01-03House Bill 2103: Mitigating Harm and Improving Equity in Large Port Districts
Washington House Bill 2103 (2024) requires large port districts operating major airports, such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, to dedicate a growing portion of their property tax levy revenue toward programs that reduce noise and air pollution impacts on nearby communities. The bill was prompted by health and equity concerns, as studies show that communities of color living close to Sea-Tac face higher rates of asthma, heart disease, premature births, and other health disparities. Mitigation programs funded under the bill may include repairing failed soundproofing equipment, providing air purifiers, creating urban green spaces, and supporting indoor community facilities in affected neighborhoods. -
2024-01-01Senate Bill 5990: Integrating Environmental Justice Considerations into Certain Project Decisions
Washington State Senate Bill 5990 (68th Legislature, 2024 Regular Session), sponsored by Senators Lovelett, Saldaña, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Keiser, Kuderer, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, and C. Wilson. The bill amends chapter 43.21C RCW to integrate environmental justice considerations into project decisions affecting pollution burdened communities. Defines key terms including ‘adverse cumulative stressors,’ ‘disproportionate impact,’ -
2024-01-01Senate Bill 5955: Mitigating Harm and Improving Equity in Large Port Districts
Washington State Senate Bill 5955 (SB5955), 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session, sponsored by Senators Keiser, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Nguyen, and C. Wilson. Amends RCW 53.36.020, 53.54.010, 53.54.020, 53.54.040, and 70A.65.260 to require large port districts operating airports (specifically applicable to Port Of Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport) to dedicate portions of property tax levy revenue toward remedial -
2024-01-01Senate Bill 5990: Integrating Environmental Justice Considerations into Certain Project Decisions
Washington Senate Bill 5990, introduced in the 2024 legislative session, aims to reduce environmental health disparities by requiring detailed impact assessments before approving projects in communities already burdened by pollution. The bill defines key terms such as 'disproportionate impact' and 'environmental justice impact statement,' and establishes a framework for evaluating whether new or expanded projects would worsen cumulative health and environmental stressors in overburdened communities. Note: this bill addresses broad environmental justice policy statewide and does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise or aviation-related impacts.