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  • Senate passes Ortiz-Self’s Immigrant Workers Protection Act | March 5, 2026

    Para español, favor de ver más abajo OLYMPIA — This afternoon, the Washington State Senate approved House Bill 2105, legislation sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D–Mukilteo) to ensure workers receive… READ MORE

  • Peterson bill setting statewide standards for emergency housing clears Senate.  | March 5, 2026

      OLYMPIA – The Senate passed legislation to encourage the siting of emergency shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (also called STEP housing) on Wednesday.   Unreasonable and restrictive standards imposed on… READ MORE

  • Legislature Passes Ryan’s Law, Expanding Compassionate End-of-Life Care in Washington | March 5, 2026

    OLYMPIA — In the final chapter of life, comfort should never be denied by bureaucracy.  The Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 2152, known as Ryan’s Law, ensuring that terminally ill patients in… READ MORE

  • Simmons bill supporting nursing assistants’ recovery efforts heads to Governor’s desk  | March 5, 2026

    OLYMPIA – Legislation to support health care professionals in recovery from substance use disorder was approved by the Senate on Wednesday.  Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, House Bill 2340 expands the Compassion,… READ MORE

  • Legislature sends Wage Recovery Act to governor’s desk | March 4, 2026

    OLYMPIA—A bill strengthening Washington’s response to wage theft and enforcement passed unanimously out of the state Senate today. HB 2479, championed by Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, will ensure more effective… READ MORE

  • With Senate approval of Thomas’ bill, Washington is one step closer to telling companies, “Don’t chip me, bro!”  | March 4, 2026

    OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate has passed legislation banning microchipping in work environments. Sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-Seattle, House Bill 2303 prohibits employers from offering or requiring employees to participate in microchipping programs.  “Microchipping isn’t prevalent yet, but… READ MORE

  • Communities Over Covenants: Senate Advances Farivar Food Access Bill | March 4, 2026

    OLYMPIA – When the only grocery store or pharmacy in a neighborhood closes, families shouldn’t be left with empty shelves and no options. Today, the Senate passed HB 2294, sponsored… READ MORE

  • Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections Against Sexual Exploitation Clears Both Chambers  | March 3, 2026

    OLYMPIA – Legislation to strengthen Washington’s protections against sexual predators cleared both chambers following the House passage of the Senate companion bill Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5105 sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), and its companion House Bill 1169, sponsored by Rep…. READ MORE


2025 Legislative Session Recap & Reflections

We reflect back about what we were proud to see passed this session, what challenges they faced, what we heard from our constituents. We shared about the fight for housing, passing updates to the Covenant Homeownership Act and finally passing the Rent Stabilization bill, protecting workers, especially young people, and working together to help give workers the chance to secure a better future, and passing a budget that invested in food, shelter, and health for those who need it the most. And we reflect back on the value of hearing from constituents, and why it is so important for constituents to make their voices heard and to advocate for the issues that are impacting them at home. Have a question about what happened in Olympia this year? Call the Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (TTY for deaf/hard of hearing: 1-800-833-6388)

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