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Governor Signs Rep. Jake Fey’s Bill Supporting Washington State Patrol
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law House Bill 1605, sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), which creates a longevity bonus program to help retain experienced Washington State Patrol (WSP)...
Taylor Bill Prioritizes Child Safety in Parenting Plan Update
OLYMPIA — Children and survivors of domestic abuse will have stronger protections under a new law signed today by Governor Ferguson. House Bill 1620, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor...
Governor Signs Taylor Family Reconciliation Bill to Support At-Risk Youth
OLYMPIA – Families experiencing conflict now have more tools to help resolve issues and start healing divides thanks to Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the prime sponsor of House Bill 1509. ...
Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),...
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1177 into law, expanding the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program. Sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill removes the waitlist...
Governor signs Peterson bill ending the use of ‘Prison Riot Offense’ in juvenile detention system.
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor...
Governor Ferguson Signs Affordable Housing Bill into Law
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1494 into law, delivering a major win for communities across Washington in the fight for more stable and affordable housing....
Governor signs Bernbaum bills boosting forest health and wildfire prevention
OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) celebrates two bills signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1563 increases oversight and safety for prescribed wildfire burns....
Gov. Signs Rep. Paul’s Bill Expanding Local Housing Flexibility into Law
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1791 into law. Introduced by Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), the bill is a critical move forward in the fight against Washington’s...
Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for...