House democrats didn't approve of Inslee's idea but apparently it is only republicans that are against it.

State Senate. Good, glad Virgin Mary wasn't there asking questions.

Apparently you didn't read the article. They're not only against it.

Senate Bill 6173 would prevent any state action to limit carbon emissions without the legislative process.

That's a tad further of a response than simply not approving it.

Well, Doug Erickson
, I see you are still up to your one trick pony ideas. The entire earth and all the nations on it are spewing carbon in the air. Everyone, including the state of WA needs to get off the carbon polluting and go green. Mike Murphy, Happily Retired WA State Treasurer