Washington Statutes
§ 70A.05.040 — Incorporation of current and future climate change impacts by state agencies.
Washington § 70A.05.040
JurisdictionWashington
Title 70AENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 70A.05INTEGRATED CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE STRATEGY
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Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.05.040 (2026).
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State agencies shall consider current and future climate change impacts to the extent allowed under existing statutory authority and incorporate climate resilience and adaptation actions as priority activities when planning, designing, revising, or implementing relevant agency policies and programs. Agencies shall consider: The integrated climate change response strategy when designing, planning, and funding infrastructure projects; and incorporating natural resource adaptation actions and alternative energy sources when designing and planning infrastructure projects.
Findings — Intent — 2023 c 169: See note following RCW 70A.05.010 .
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§ 70A.05.010
Washington § 70A.05.010
Legislative History
[2023 c 169 s 5;2009 c 519 s 13. Formerly RCW43.21M.040.]
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Reporting requirements.§ 70A.02.100
Tribal consultation.§ 70A.02.110
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