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Bill advancing geothermal energy production signed into law

Bill advancing geothermal energy production signed into law

OLYMPIA – Legislation to further study and incentivize the development of geothermal energy sources in was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday. Senate Bill 6039, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), directs the Washington Geological Survey (WGS) to update mapping and compile a public database of subsurface geologic information while also creating grant programs to support geothermal ...

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Senate advances geothermal energy legislation

Senate advances geothermal energy legislation

OLYMPIA – Legislation to further study and incentivize the development of geothermal energy sources passed the Washington State Senate on a unanimous vote Monday. Senate Bill 6039, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), directs the Washington Geological Survey (WGS) to update mapping and compile a public database of subsurface geologic information while also creating grant programs to support geothermal exploration ...

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Liz’s Loveletter: Telephone Town Hall coming up Feb. 21

Liz’s Loveletter: Telephone Town Hall coming up Feb. 21

Friends and neighbors, We are now more than halfway through this year’s legislative session in Olympia, and we are already seeing progress on key issues like affordable housing, behavioral health, ferry service and environmental protections. We will continue working fast and furious to pass dozens of bills before the legislative session ends on March 7.

Telephone Town Hall on February ...

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Senate approves bill to expand funding options for affordable housing

Senate approves bill to expand funding options for affordable housing

OLYMPIA – Legislation to give local governments new revenue options to fund affordable housing and homeless services passed today in the Washington State Senate on a 29-20 bipartisan vote. Senate Bill 5334, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would allow counties or cities to adopt an excise tax on the sale of lodging of short-term rentals. The revenue would be ...

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Lovelett to host Lopez Island meet and greet on Dec. 11

Lovelett to host Lopez Island meet and greet on Dec. 11

State Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) is inviting the Lopez Island community to join her for an informal conversation as she prepares for the 2024 legislative session in Olympia. The event will take place on Monday, Dec. 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church, 70 Sunset Lane on Lopez Island. Constituents will have the opportunity to ask questions ...

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40th District legislators comment on damage to Chelan ferry

40th District legislators comment on damage to Chelan ferry

“As legislators from the 40th district representing San Juan County, we were deeply dismayed to hear of the damage to the Chelan Ferry which currently serves the interisland route for the San Juans. We are thankful that no one was hurt in the accident, and we are always grateful to the crew and team at Washington State Ferries for their dedication ...

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Lovelett bill protecting endangered southern resident orcas signed into law

Lovelett bill protecting endangered southern resident orcas signed into law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2023   Press Inquiries | 360.786.7853, courtney.james@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – Legislation to further protect Washington’s endangered southern resident orca population was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), requires whale-watching boats and other marine vessels to refrain from approaching within 1,000 yards of a southern resident killer whale. The measure ...

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House Passes Bill to Protect Endangered Orcas

House Passes Bill to Protect Endangered Orcas

OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed legislation on April 11, 2023, to safeguard the endangered orcas in the Salish Sea. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and supported by Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow), received overwhelming bipartisan support through Lekanoff’s collaborative striker to strengthen the work of both House Democrats and Republicans. This effort resulted in ...

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Lovelett bill to protect southern resident orcas breaches Senate

Lovelett bill to protect southern resident orcas breaches Senate

OLYMPIA – Legislation to further protect Washington’s endangered southern resident orca population passed the Senate on a 29-18 vote today. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would require whale-watching boats and other marine vessels to refrain from approaching within 1,000 yards of a southern resident killer whale. This would be an increase in distance from our current ...

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‘It is simply unacceptable’: 40th district legislators issue statement on prolonged suspension of Anacortes to Sydney, BC ferry service.

‘It is simply unacceptable’: 40th district legislators issue statement on prolonged suspension of Anacortes to Sydney, BC ferry service.

OLYMPIA – Today, Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement: “Today, the Washington State Ferry Service announced that due to vessel capacity limitations, they are unlikely to resume the Anacortes to Sidney, BC service until 2030.   “To say we are extremely disappointed with this announcement is an ...

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