Washington HB2682 ensures consistent application of environmental justice principles by requiring covered agencies to consider environmental justice.

Washington HB2682 mandates that the forest practices board suspend any rules until they comply with environmental justice obligations. It requires the board of natural resources to conduct a retrospective analysis of rules and actions taken since the effective date of chapter 314, Laws of 2021. The bill defines "environmental justice" as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental laws and policies, prioritizing vulnerable populations and overburdened communities.

Washington HB2682 ensures consistent application of environmental justice principles by requiring covered agencies to consider environmental justice.

Washington HB2682 mandates that the forest practices board suspend any rules until they comply with environmental justice obligations. It requires the board of natural resources to conduct a retrospective analysis of rules and actions taken since the effective date of chapter 314, Laws of 2021. The bill defines "environmental justice" as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental laws and policies, prioritizing vulnerable populations and overburdened communities.