House passes bill to speed pollution control permit appeals
Feb 11, 2026
The House passed House Bill 24 26 to increase efficiency at the Pollution Control Hearings Board, advancing permit appeal options; the vote was 96–0 on final passage.
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The Washington State House approved House Bill 24 26 to modernize aspects of the permit appeal process handled by the Pollution Control Hearings Board, with sponsors saying the change will help attract industrial investment and speed administrative review.
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