Kristine Reeves

Washington State Representative from Federal Way who sponsored House Bill 1420 proposing extended producer responsibility for textiles

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Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations

Washington’s effort to require clothing and textile producers to fund reuse and recycling infrastructure has failed to pass in the 2026 legislative session, leaving local governments responsible for textile waste without new state support—at least for now.

Source: The Reflector

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