Call to Action for HB 1099

HB1099 would update the GMA to ensure that our communities are planning for climate-resilient futures that protect our most vulnerable communities and that our largest counties are planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

It has its first hearing in the Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, 2/16, at 1:30PM. It is vital that this committee decides to move this bill to a floor vote before the committee cutoff on February 22nd.

Below are four simple ways that you can help advocate for this important legislation to make it clear to our representatives that #WACantWait to take climate action.

1. Sign in ‘pro’ for HB1099
   1. Use this link!
   2. You can do this up to 1 hour prior to the hearing.
2. Submit written testimony for HB1099
   1. Submit at this link
   2. Template Testimony
   3. You can do this up to 24 hours after the end of the hearing.
3.  Email the Appropriations Committee
   1. If you have a representative on the committee, use this link.
   2. Or you can email the entire committee as a concerned constituent using this form email and contact information.
4. Post to your social media!
   1. Twitter
      1. HB1099 would ensure that our communities are planning for climate change resiliency and mitigation. Sign in as ‘pro’ to show support for this bill prior to its hearing in the #WAleg Appropriations Committee: futurewise.org/1099 #WACantWait #YESonHB1099 @FuturewiseWA
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   2. Facebook
      1. HB1099 would update the GMA to ensure that our communities are planning for climate change resiliency and mitigation while reducing GHG emission and vehicle miles traveled. Sign in as ‘pro’ to show support for this bill prior to its hearing in the #WAleg Appropriations Committee: futurewise.org/1099 #WACantWait any longer #YESonHB1099
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Thank you for your support in advocating for this important legislation. Please reach out with any questions.

In solidarity,

Jamie

WCW Lead Organizer