Washington News: 4/22/05

State Senate strikes down gay-rights bill
Gay rights measure rejected by Senate
Seattle leads 'green' wave in building
In the Northwest: Environmental hearing may be deaf to dissent
Lawmakers OK citizens oil-spill council
House approves 'sin' taxes
Construction budget includes $619 million for schools
Microsoft backs off gay-rights support
Senate boosts access to government
Senate rejects anti-discrimination bill
State child welfare chief forced to resign
Senators confirm new Ecology chief