WA bill seeks to use criminal prosecution as an environmental protection tool

WA bill seeks to use criminal prosecution as an environmental protection tool

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would enhance enforcement of state environmental laws by making entities subject to those laws and increasing penalties

Ministry mulls empowering cops to tackle environmental crimes

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says other proposals include placing environmental crimes under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001 and the Prevention of Crime Act 1959.

WA bill seeks to use criminal prosecution as an environmental protection tool - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would enhance enforcement of state environmental laws by making entities subject to those laws and increasing penalties for those who violate them. Backers of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5360 “concerning environmental crimes” say it’s a necessary step to ensure environmental regulations are followed, while opponents fear it will lead to the prosecution of individuals w…

Bill to restore clean water protections, safeguard drinking water passes first House committee - Western Environmental Law Center

Today, the House Agriculture, Acequias, and Water Resources Committee voted 5-2 to pass SB 21, a bill to provide critical protections for New Mexico waters. It will next go to the House for committee hearings and, if passed, a floor vote. Following rollbacks to federal clean water protections in recent years, up to 95% of […]