Overview:
During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding the Environment and Energy.
Essential Questions:
- Why is nuclear energy an energy policy that the state is considering?
- How do the legislators differ in their opinions on the Climate Commitment Act?
- To what extent should the government be involved in regulating data centers?
House & Senate Environment & Energy Committees
The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considers issues relating to:
- Air quality
- The Puget Sound Partnership
- The State Environmental Policy Act
- Oil spill prevention
- Recycling and solid waste
- Toxic substances
- Hazardous and toxic waste
- Telecommunications including broadband
- Energy
- Climate change
- Stormwater management
- Nuclear waste
- Technology
Teacher's Guide