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Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law.
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....
Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Jake Fey’s legislation to expand community use of unused highway land
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...
Shavers’ bill positions Washington to be a leader in fusion energy.
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...
Governor signs Shavers’ bill to create maritime career training pipeline in high schools.
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...
New Law Speeds Up Wildfire Response with Early Resource Deployment
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...
“Riders have a voice”: Timmons bill to help transit riders steer policy is signed by the governor
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...
Governor Signs Rep. Simmons’ Groundbreaking Mental Health Parity Legislation
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...
Statement on the Health of Rep. Jamila Taylor
OLYMPIA – The legislative office of Rep. Jamila Taylor (D–Federal Way) is saddened to share that Rep. Taylor experienced a stroke on the afternoon of May 6. She is currently in...
“It’s time for stability”: Bill to Prevent Rent Gouging Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – After years of trying to pass a cap on rental increases to protect renters from unfair price hikes, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) joined Governor Bob Ferguson and lawmakers...
49th District Wins in State 2025-27 Biennial Budget
OLYMPIA – Legislators in Olympia passed the biennial 2025-27 budget this session with a focus on education, housing, and supporting critical services like healthcare. “Every year we come to Olympia...