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2005-04-19
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OLYMPIA—By a vote of 95-0 yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill that will give cell phone users in Washington control over whether or not their wireless carrier can put their cell phone numbers in a public directory without their explicit permission. | |
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2005-02-14
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WASHINGTON, DC—As part of the state Public Interest Research Groups’ first lobby days of the 109th Congress, the Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG) will honor Washington Senator Maria Cantwell for her unwavering commitment to a clean and safe energy future. | |
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2005-02-05
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SEATTLE—Tomorrow, members of the House Technology, Energy, and Communications Committee will hold a hearing on a bill that will give cell phone customers control over whether or not their wireless carrier can disclose their cell phone number without their explicit permission. | |
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2004-03-12
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Olympia, Wash.—Environmental groups are hailing the final passage of legislation that will begin to address the increasing problem of electronic waste in Washington and are urging Gov. Locke to sign it into law. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2488 (ESHB 2488), which passed the House of Representatives 94-0, passed the Senate by a vote of 48-0. | |
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2004-02-17
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Olympia, Wash.—Legislation to address the increasing problem of electronic waste passed the House of Representatives 94-0 yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Cooper (D-Edmonds), SHB 2488 would require the Department of Ecology to work with electronics manufacturers and retailers, local governments, environmental groups, and others to develop recommendations for financing and implementing a statewide solution for collecting, recycling, and reusing obsolete computers and TVs. | |