WA State Legislation

Faith activists are heroes in a democracy. We value both personal responsibility and shared accountability and all of us are committed to the Golden Rule. In our communities, we work together to make things better, pull together in good times and bad, and care for our neighbors at home and around the world. Environmental stewardship is part of teachings from the world’s faith traditions.

In Washington State, faith activists want a government that works for “we the people” and protects the health of the natural world we have been given. Each year, Earth Ministry/WAIPL – working with leaders in public policy, science, business, and health care – chooses bills that most strongly reflect our values of stewardship and justice, and advocates for them through the legislative process. Join us in making a difference today!

WA State Legislative Advocacy Tools


Environmental Priorities Coalition

The Environmental Priorities Coalition is a network of over 20 leading environmental groups across the region that influence policy at the state level within Washington. Find out more here.

As a member of the Environmental Priorities Coalition, Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light works closely with the wider conservation community in our advocacy work. We bring an important spiritual and moral voice to environmental issues of the day.

Climate Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy

Earth Ministry/WAIPL has been a member of the Climate Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy since its inception in 2014. The Climate Alliance is a statewide coalition of communities of color, environmental advocates, labor unions, health professionals, businesses, and faith communities working with tribal nations – plus thousands of volunteers from across Washington State – committed to building a resilient climate justice movement. 
Find out more here.

WA Legislative News & Events

Earth Ministry/WAIPL Attends Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Bill Signing in Olympia

Earth Ministry/WAIPL was honored to join our partners at Toxic-Free Future at the bill signing of HB 1047, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act. WA now has the strongest law on the books in the country regulating toxic chemicals in personal care products. Starting in 2025, PFAS, lead, phthalates, formaldehyde, and other toxic chemicals will be banned in all cosmetics and personal care products sold in WA.

Recapping the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session

The 2023 Washington state legislative session ended April 23. Thanks in part to the faithful advocacy of the Earth Ministry/WAIPL community we have a lot to celebrate! Here’s how our priority bills and budget items ended up:

Petition to WA State Legislators: Stop Salmon Extinction

Restoring the Lower Snake River is the cornerstone of a regional salmon recovery strategy. By taking action during the 2023 legislative session, WA State can help lead this holistic effort which has the potential for far reaching impacts including the recovery of endangered salmon and steelhead, investment in transportation, agriculture, and clean energy infrastructure.

Past Legislative Priorities


WA Legislative News Archive