WA HJM4003

Washington State Legislature formally endorses the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and petitions the U.S. government to join the global effort to develop this international mechanism for transitioning away from coal, oil, and gas

The memorial calls for ending expansion of new fossil fuel exploration and production, phasing out existing production in alignment with Paris Climate Agreement goals to limit global warming

The treaty has been formally called for by 16 nation-states, the European Parliament, the Vatican, and more than 125 cities and subnational governments, including Yakima, Washington and the Hawaii, California, and Maine state legislatures

Phase-out plans should prioritize impacted workers and local governments through investments with enforceable labor standards including prevailing wages, apprenticeship opportunities, and project labor agreements

Copies to be transmitted to President Trump, congressional leadership, Washington's Governor, the UN Secretary-General, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Washington's congressional delegation