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  MOCC Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2026

    OLYMPIA — Today the House of Representatives commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with House Joint Resolution 4672, featuring floor speeches from members of the chamber including Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) and Rep…. READ MORE

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  A Second Chance for Justice: Legislature Revisits Juvenile Sentencing Reform | January 19, 2026

  OLYMPIA – This Wednesday, the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee will hear the Individualized Youth Justice Act (HB 2389), legislation shaped directly by the lessons learned in SB… READ MORE

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  Public Hearing for Rep. Shaun Scott’s HB 2100, the “Well Washington Fund” revenue proposal | January 19, 2026

  OLYMPIA — On Thursday, January 22, the Washington State House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 2100, Representative Shaun Scott’s proposal to establish the Well Washington Fund, a… READ MORE

• WA youth push bill modernizing civic education in schools, backed by Rep. Simmons | January 16, 2026

  OLYMPIA – Washington law requires schools to celebrate “Good Citizenship Day” on or around January 16th and create opportunities for students to register to vote. However, that date is out of step with Washington’s general election cycle. This leaves significant distance between what… READ MORE

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  Health Care & Wellness Committee to hear Chair Bronoske’s priority bills Friday  | January 15, 2026

  OLYMPIA— Protecting access to care remains the focus of Health Care & Wellness Committee Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske’s agenda in 2026. This Friday, January 16, House Bill 2182 and House… READ MORE

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  House Democrats ready to “protect and make progress” for Washingtonians in 60-day session | January 12, 2026

  OLYMPIA – The 2026 legislative session convened today, with legislators facing a 60-day timeline to pass a supplemental budget and policy bills to advance priorities and build on last year’s… READ MORE

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  MOCC responds to UW Study on Federal Use of State Databases for Immigration Enforcement and Escalation of Violence by ICE | January 9, 2026

  OLYMPIA  — Over the last decade the state has passed laws and policies meant to protect immigrant Washingtonians from being targeted, including the Keep Washington Working Act the legislature passed in 2017. However, a recent study published by… READ MORE

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  Berg Introduces Bill to Address Cash Transactions After End of the Penny | January 9, 2026

  OLYMPIA—In response to the federal government’s recent decision to stop minting pennies, Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) introduced House Bill 2334 to establish clear rules for cash transactions in Washington state. While… READ MORE