By Sen. Mark Schoesler and Reps. Joe Schmick and Mary Dye OLYMPIA–Democrats in the Legislature are looking to once again punish Washington drivers by hitting them in the wallet. This comes barely two years after the Climate Commitment Act – the "cap-and-tax" policy adopted by the Democratic majorities in the Legislature–went into effect, causing fuel prices to go up significantly. As a result, Washington is still one of the most expensive states to buy gasoline or diesel.