Washington Senate passes bill to regulate governments’ use of facial-recognition technology
Washington state senators Wednesday approved a bill that would begin regulating the use of facial-recognition programs by local and state governments. Sponsored by Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, Senate Bill 6280 is one of a series of legislative proposals this year to counter technology that is evolving fast, regulated little and all but opaque to most residents. Facial recognition has been a particular concern, with worries that its use by law enforcement comes before the programs even can accurately identify people. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
Boeing asks Washington lawmakers to suspend preferential tax rate
Washington state lawmakers announced Wednesday they will introduce bills, at The Boeing Co.’s request, to suspend the aerospace giant’s preferential business and occupation tax rate until the United States and European Union resolve their long-running international trade dispute. Democratic Sen. Marko Liias and Democratic House Majority Leader Rep. Pat Sullivan are the sponsors of the companion bills in the Senate and House. The legislation will suspend the 40% tax break that the Legislature adopted for the aerospace industry in 2003 and was expanded in 2013. Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Affordable housing bills remain alive in Legislature
Cities would have to allow up to two accessory dwelling units on all lots with a single-family house, duplex, triplex, fourplex, rowhouse, townhome, or apartment building under a bill that the Washington state Senate approved Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood, also would bar cities from requiring off-street parking for ADUs within half a mile of a major transit stop. Wednesday was the deadline for the Senate and House to pass non-fiscal policy bills that originated in their respective chambers. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Elaine Thompson)
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