Legislative Scorecard 2001-2002
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Puget Sound Average District Scores Everett Edmonds Average District Seattle Score Bremerton Bellevue 0-19% Renton 20-39% Tacoma 40-59% 60-79% Olympia 80-100% Not sure what legislative district you live in? Go to www.wcvoters.org to fi nd out. Washington Conservation Voters Presorted 300 Lenora PMB B364 Standard Seattle, WA 98121 US Postage PAID GSM|Mercury Dear Reader,RScorecardeader, Washington Conversation Voters has analyzed and evaluated the performance of our elected representa- tives in Olympia. We have worked hard to accurately refl ect the voting record of each individual legislator on issues that matter to Washington State Voters: clean air and water, preservation of open spaces and wetlands, urban sprawl, and transportation. Before each general election, our County Chapters throughout the state evaluate their legislator’s per- formance using our Scorecard as a guide. After careful evaluation and personal interviews, our local chapters endorse environmentally-committed candidates and incumbents, and then do everything from doorbell with candidates to make phone calls on their behalf. Our chapter members are the grassroots backbone of Washington Conservation Voters and it is their work that allows us to win approximately 90% of the elections we target. Through their efforts, we are closer to our goal of electing a pro-environ- ment majority in the legislature. The past two legislative sessions demonstrated that we have made signifi cant gains in working with urban and suburban legislators from both parties. We will continue to build strong non-partisan relation- ships while concentrating on identifying and articulating the shared values between rural legislators and the environmental community. Following completion of the 2002 session, professionals from Washington’s environmental organizations made nominations suggesting which votes should be included in the Scorecard. Washington Conserva- tion Voters Board of Directors and Staff then reviewed those nominations to identify votes that: • Best refl ected a clear choice about whether or not to protect the environment • Represented a cross-section of the major environmental issues addressed during the session • Were viewed as important by a range of conservation organizations. This Scorecard is your tool to hold your representatives accountable. This is your way to fi nd out if your legislators are in step with your environmental values, or if they represent special interests that seek to thwart sound environmental policy. We have included a list of email addresses and phone numbers so that you can easily contact your state Senator or Representative and let them know what you think about their scores. Washington Conservation Voters wishes to thank the many legislators who have shown leadership on legislation that would protect, preserve and enhance this state’s incredible resources. We also thank those who have consistently voted in support of the environment and citizen participation in government. And of course, we thank you, the reader, for knowing the score. Maryanne Tagney Jones Chair, Board of Directors Table Washington Conservation Voters ofContents Washington Conservation Voters State Board Letter from WCV State Board of Directors Chair 1 Honor Roll, Etc. 2 Maryanne Tagney Jones Len Barson Marc Daudon Watch List 4 Board Chair and Treasurer Political Committee Chair Operations Chair House of Representatives Scores 5 Rollin Fatland Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner Lisa Pelly Senate Scores 8 Development Co-Chair Development Co-Chair Legislation Descriptions 10 Take Action 14 Kollin Min Beth Doglio Jim DiPeso Washington State Legislative District Map 16 Puget Sound Legislative District Map Back cover Tony Peacock Bruce Fischer Jim Timmons Teresa Purcell Lisa McShane Beth Wilson Conservation Distinguished Champions Deeds Sen. Karen Fraser (D-22) is a champion on environmental policy, particularly on water resource issues. She’s Sen. Lisa Brown (D-3) put together a fantastic environmental budget in 2001 as chair of the Senate Ways also dedicated to making the state a national leader in clean energy consumption. & Means Committee. Rep. Hans Dunshee (D-39) is a tireless advocate for environmental preservation. He has worked diligently on a Sen. Tracy Eide (D-30) was the prime sponsor of SB 5533 (featured in the scorecard) that helps protect broad range of environmental issues, most notably protection of the state’s shoreline and kids from pesticides in schools. land use laws. Sen. Ken Jacobsen (D-46) is chair of the Senate Natural Resources Committee and championed a series of Rep. Fred Jarrett (R-41) fought enthusiastically for transportation choices. He also worked hard to build an bills promoting conservation of wildlife and biodiversity around the State. environmental caucus within his party. Sen. Erik Poulsen (D-32) is committed to making our state a leader in clean energy consumption. Sen. Debbie Regala (D-27) worked to protect our marine environment from invasive nuisance species. She Conservation was also the lead negotiator for the Senate on the Natural Resources portion of the Advocates state’s operating budget. Sen. Don Carlson (R-49) has worked hard over the past two years to protect open space through his efforts Sen. Dino Rossi (R-5) is a supporter of protecting open spaces and delivered key votes on critical shore- on the conservation futures program. line issues. Sen. Darlene Fairley (D-32) is a strong and consistent supporter of programs to protect critical wildlife and Sen. Joe Zarelli (R-18) provided strong support to allow preservation of important recreation and habitat habitat around the state. lands through funding in the capital budget. Sen. Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) championed several pro-environment bills, including three sustainable develop- Rep. Jack Cairnes (R-47) fought hard to pass an important public health bill improving the notice parents ment bills, a bill to close a loophole used by industries that discharge dangerous chemi- receive when pesticides are sprayed in schools. cals into our rivers and streams, and another to improve the regulation of dioxin. Rep. Mike Cooper (D-21) was the prime sponsor of a House Bill on pesticides in schools. He also fought Sen. Betti Sheldon (D – 23) fi ghts hard for ferries and other transportation choices, has an impressive voting hard to include choices in our state and regional transportation plans. record, and is a strong supporter of environmental education. Rep. Sam Hunt (D-22) worked faithfully as the prime sponsor of a bill to ban non-essential mercury products. Sen. Harriet Spanel (D-40) watches over natural resource issues year in and year out. She has put her caucus Sam was also a passionate supporter of increasing parental notifi cation when pesticides are leadership position to great use surrounding conservation issues. used in schools and worked successfully to make a bad energy bill (SB 5292) better. Sen. Pat Thibaudeau (D- 43) is there when you need her. A long-time legislator, she is always ready to mobilize her considerable forces to help defeat bad environmental legislation. Rep. Pat Lantz (D-26) was the prime sponsor of a House Bill to promote open spaces through the use of conservation easements. Sen. Shirley Winsley (R-28) is a strong supporter of clean air, clean water and quality of life issues. Rep. Kelli Linville (D-42) worked on a visionary water policy that benefi ted people, farms, and fi sh. She was Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) is a dependable environmental voice. Her consistent support of the environmental also a champion on global warming issues. agenda is exemplary. Rep. Velma Veloria (D-11) is passionate about environmental justice issues and was the prime sponsor of a Rep. Ruth Fisher (D-27) is one of the most effective and consistent environmental legislators – ever. We wish her bill requiring additional right-to-know information on releases at hazardous waste sites. a warm farewell and a happy retirement. Rep. Phil Rockefeller (D-23), (R-26) respectively, teamed up to pass two bills to protect our marine environment Rep. Ed Murray (D-43) as chair of the House Capital Budget Committee, worked to preserve funding for & Sen. Bob Oke programs to restore and protect salmon habitat and to provide funding for recreation by removing derelict vessels and fi shing gear. Rep. Rockefeller’s HB 2376 provided a mech- areas and protection of wildlife around the state. anism to remove old boats that had sunk (or are about to). Sen Oke’s SB 6313 established a comprehensive system to recover lost fi shing gear from commercial fi shing vessels. Rep. Sandra Romero (D-22) does it all. She sponsors pro-environmental legislation (she’s passionate about “green” Rising building), helps defeat bad environmental legislation as chair of the House State Govern- ment Committee, and is an important leadership voice in her caucus for the environment. Stars Reps. Glenn Anderson, (R-5), (D-43), (D-47), and (D-33) respectively. As rising stars in the House of Representa- Joe McDermott, tives, each of these outstanding legislators has shown savvy and commitment to envi- Geoff Simpson, Dave Upthegrove ronmental issues in their fi rst term. Honor Sen. Jeri Costa – 100% Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson – 100% Sen. Lisa Brown – 92% Sen. Pat Thibaudeau – 92% Rep. Ruth Fisher – 91% Sen. Rosa Franklin – 100% Rep. Hans Dunshee – 100% Sen. Darlene Fairley – 92% Sen. Debbie Regala – 92% Rep. Ruth Kagi – 91% Roll Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles – 100% Rep. Joe McDermott – 100% Sen. Karen Fraser – 92% Sen. Betti Sheldon – 92% Rep. Pat Lantz – 91% Legislators with 90-100% Rep. Sandra Romero – 100% Sen. Ken Jacobsen – 92% Rep. Eileen Cody – 91% Rep. Kip Tokuda – 91% pro-conservation voting Rep. Geoff Simpson – 100% Sen. Adam Kline – 92% Rep. Mike Cooper – 91% Rep. Velma Veloria – 91% records for the 2001-2002 Legislative Session Rep. Dave Upthegrove – 100% Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe – 92% Rep. Maralyn Chase – 90% Rep. Alex Wood – 91% Rep. Jeannie Darneille – 91% = conservation vote Houseof = anti-conservation vote Scores Representatives ex = excused – = not in offi ce The Watch List is a fi rst for WCV.