Rep. Hans Dunshee (D-44)
This former Legislator of the Year has used his Chairmanship of the powerful Capital Budget Committee to fund environmental programs at record amounts, even during the worst economy in a generation. The Capital Budget continues to grow its expenditures for stormwater and Puget Sound cleanup; preserving habitat and green spaces; and protecting toxic cleanup dollars from traditional raids for the General Fund for purposes other than its original intent. All of those programs both create jobs and protect the environment. He personifies the “Blue-Green” movement, is a brilliant legislative tactician who has made Job creation the cornerstone of his career; and for Rep. Hans Dunshee, job creation means building the green economy.
-Washington Conservation Voters Legislative Score Card 2011-2012