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WA bill seeks to use criminal prosecution as an environmental protection tool

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(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would enhance enforcement of state environmental laws by making entities subject to those laws and increasing penalties

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WA bill seeks to use criminal prosecution as an environmental protection tool

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would enhance enforcement of state environmental laws by making entities subject to those laws and increasing penalties

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WA bill seeks to use criminal prosecution as an environmental protection tool - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would enhance enforcement of state environmental laws by making entities subject to those laws and increasing penalties for those who violate them. Backers of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5360 “concerning environmental crimes” say it’s a necessary step to ensure environmental regulations are followed, while opponents fear it will lead to the prosecution of individuals w…

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Today, the House Agriculture, Acequias, and Water Resources Committee voted 5-2 to pass SB 21, a bill to provide critical protections for New Mexico waters. It will next go to the House for committee hearings and, if passed, a floor vote. Following rollbacks to federal clean water protections in recent years, up to 95% of […]

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