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Republicans warn environmental crimes, agency-authority bills could hinder projects and centralize power
Republican leadership media availability (Washington state) · February 18, 2026
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Summary
In the briefing, Republican leaders cautioned that proposed environmental-crimes legislation and other measures would expand state agency authority, create permit or litigation risks for builders and energy projects, and centralize investigative power in Olympia.
Republican leaders at the media availability described an "environmental crimes" bill and related proposals as overbroad and likely to increase regulatory risk for construction, agriculture and energy projects. Sen. John Braun warned that the bill could…
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