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  State House passes Johnson’s police tactics bill | February 27, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Today, the state House voted 54-43 to pass a bill from Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) to ban dangerous and unacceptable police tactics that lead to loss of… READ MORE

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  House Passes Clean Fuel Standard | February 27, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Washington is one step closer to joining its west coast neighbors in establishing a clean fuel standard. House Bill 1091, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) directs… READ MORE

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  Young people and new moms benefit from Callan bills | February 26, 2021

  OLYMPIA – In another marathon-length legislative day, the state House gave its overwhelming approval Friday to a pair of bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-5, Issaquah). Friday’s votes… READ MORE

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  LESGISLATIVE UPDATE: House passes Rep. Hackney’s first bill allowing state agencies to upgrade their data infrastructure | February 26, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Last night, the House passed HB 1274 with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 96 to 2. This bill, introduced by Rep. David Hackney (D-Tukwila), gives state agencies the… READ MORE

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  Leavitt bill to expand education opportunities for incarcerated people passes state House | February 26, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Today, the state House voted 96-2 to pass a strong bipartisan bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to create pathways from prison to postsecondary education for people… READ MORE

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  LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Unanimous support in House for unsupervised visitations measure | February 25, 2021

  OLYMPIA—Earlier this evening, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1194, aimed at strengthening parent-child visitation during child welfare proceedings. “This bill is about ensuring that bonding takes place… READ MORE

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  LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes Orwall’s “Bill of Rights” for survivors of sexual assault | February 25, 2021

  OLYMPIA—Today the Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 1109 to increase support for victims of sexual assault. “We’ve been doing truly important work over the past few years, from… READ MORE

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  Callan bill harnesses internet to help young people in crisis | February 25, 2021

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives OK’d legislation Thursday afternoon to help young people connect with much-needed behavioral health services. HB 1373, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, would… READ MORE