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  Rep. Zack Hudgins’ statement on the Washington Privacy Act | April 22, 2019

  Statement from Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-Tukwila, on the Washington Privacy Act No version of the Washington State Privacy Act (Senate Bill 5376) was voted out of the State House of… READ MORE

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  Legislature passes Pellicciotti bill requiring PAC transparency | April 22, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Legislation requiring more transparency from political action committees (PACs) was passed by the Legislature on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, House Bill 1379 requires PACs,… READ MORE

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  Stonier’s high school graduation requirements bill heading to the governor’s desk | April 22, 2019

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments on a bill that would remove current barriers and provide more pathways for Washington students working to earn… READ MORE

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  Bill to increase development of affordable condos passes legislature | April 22, 2019

  OLYMPIA – A bill to encourage development of affordable condos passed its final hurdle on Friday, April 19, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 5334 will… READ MORE

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  Lekanoff introduces Joint Memorial on logging impact of Skagit River, salmon recovery | April 22, 2019

  OLYMPIA – On April 16, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, introduced House Joint Memorial 4013, regarding logging and mining operations within the upper Skagit River watershed. This follows concerns raised that… READ MORE

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  Advanced School Enrollment for Military Families Signed into Law | April 19, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, stood alongside parents and advocates while Governor Inslee signed HB 1210 into law. This legislation allows school districts to accept applications for advanced… READ MORE

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  Leavitt Law to Increase National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response Signed by Governor | April 19, 2019

  OLYMPIA – National Guard members are getting a pay increase when fighting state wildfires, thanks to a new law passed by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. House Bill 1137 updates… READ MORE

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  Legislature passes bill to prevent oil spills, help orca recovery | April 18, 2019

  OLYMPIA – On Thursday the Legislature passed House Bill 1578 to help with orca whale recovery and oil spill prevention in the Salish Sea. There are only 75 Southern Resident… READ MORE