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  Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law.  | May 19, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Washington state has enacted House Bill 1102, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, marking the most significant expansion of the state’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Program since its inception in 2019…. READ MORE

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  Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Jake Fey’s legislation to expand community use of unused highway land | May 19, 2025

  Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D–Tacoma) to unlock state-owned surplus highway land for community use has officially been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. Substitute House Bill 1774 empowers… READ MORE

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  Shavers’ bill positions Washington to be a leader in fusion energy. | May 15, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Washington State has enacted new legislation aimed at advancing the development of clean energy. Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1018, which establishes a streamlined permitting and siting process… READ MORE

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  Governor signs Shavers’ bill to create maritime career training pipeline in high schools.  | May 15, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1167, legislation sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, aimed to establish educational pathways for high school students interested in maritime careers.  House… READ MORE

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  New Law Speeds Up Wildfire Response with Early Resource Deployment | May 13, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Gusty winds and dry conditions can cause wildfires to spread rapidly, increasing damage and endangering lives. But deploying resources ahead of fire outbreaks will now be easier thanks… READ MORE

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  “Riders have a voice”: Timmons bill to help transit riders steer policy is signed by the governor | May 13, 2025

  Governor Ferguson signed legislation on Monday to help transit riders by creating meaningful representation and participation in Public Transit Benefit Areas (PTBA). Sponsored by Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham), House Bill… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Rep. Simmons’ Groundbreaking Mental Health Parity Legislation | May 12, 2025

  Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1432 into law, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use… READ MORE

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  Governor to Sign Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act into Law on May 12, Honoring Lives Lost and Promoting Road Safety | May 9, 2025

  OLYMPIA— On Monday, May 12, Governor Bob Ferguson will sign House Bill 1596, also known as the BEAM Act, into law during a public ceremony in Olympia. The legislation, sponsored… READ MORE