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  Package of Priority Legislation from Johnson Passes House | February 20, 2020

  OLYMPIA – Since being sworn-in less than six weeks ago, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, has prioritized legislation to address issues that are impacted by homelessness, the foster care system,… READ MORE

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  Pellicciotti bill bringing more accountability and transparency to redistricting passes House | February 20, 2020

  OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington state House of Representatives passed legislation (House Bill 2575) to bring greater public input, transparency, and accountability to the Washington Redistricting Commission…. READ MORE

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  Leavitt Passes Cost of Living Increase for Retirees | February 19, 2020

  OLYMPIA – At the very end of a long four days of floor debate, Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, passed her bill to fund cost of living adjustments for retired… READ MORE

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  House passes Orwall’s ‘Safe Harbor’ legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking | February 19, 2020

  OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, January 19, the Washington state House of Representatives passed ‘Safe Harbor’ legislation (House Bill 1775) to better help child survivors of sex trafficking. “Children cannot consent… READ MORE

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  House OK’s Appleton bill to increase training for local jail guards | February 18, 2020

  OLYMPIA — As the curtain begins to close on her 16-year career in the Legislature, Rep. Sherry Appleton watched the vote board in the state House of Representatives light up… READ MORE

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  Leavitt’s Washington Online Privacy for Minors Bill Passes House | February 18, 2020

  OLYMPIA – New protections for children are on their way to becoming law thanks to new legislation passed by the House this morning. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced House… READ MORE

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  Rep. Morgan’s tenancy installment payments bill passes House | February 18, 2020

  OLYMPIA—Yesterday the Washington state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1694 by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D—Parkland) to allow residential tenants to pay initial move-in fees, including deposits, nonrefundable fees, and… READ MORE

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  LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes job title reporting bill to help grow a better prepared workforce | February 17, 2020

  OLYMPIA—Have the state’s efforts to grow our workforce with training and career pathway programs proved fruitful? A measure passed by the House of Representatives this evening could get lawmakers the… READ MORE