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This bill aims to address environmental and health disparities in communities near large port districts, particularly those impacted by aviation activity, by establishing partnerships, a grant program, and an assessment of past mitigation efforts. Specifically, it recognizes that communities near airports face disproportionate exposure to harmful air pollution and noise, and that previous building improvements, referred to as "port packages," have sometimes failed, leading to unhealthy living conditions. To combat this, the bill mandates the University of Washington to develop exposure maps and assess health impacts of aviation activity, and establishes a work group led by the Department of Commerce to create a comprehensive mitigation plan. This plan will identify strategies to reduce air and noise pollution, address deficiencies in existing "port packages" (which are building improvements like windows and insulation intended to reduce noise impacts), and will be informed by community input. The bill also directs the State Auditor to evaluate the Port of Seattle's past efforts in noise mitigation and homeowner satisfaction, and establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Commerce to fund the implementation of identified mitigation strategies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5652&Year=2025&Initiative=false