OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed House Bill 1449 last night with a 60-38 bipartisan vote. The Oil Transportation Safety Act requires advance notice of oil shipments to better equip local…
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State Rep. Jim Moeller on Passage of the Oil Train Transportation Safety Act
“Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed landmark legislation that addresses the growing concerns over the safety of our railroad lines and the transportation of oil. I am proud to…
Requirement for lobbyists to file reports electronically passes House
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Jim Moeller for many years has maintained that a better system is needed in order for citizens to follow the money trail in politics. That’s why…
House passes Stanford bill to strengthen drought preparedness
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OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives voted 57-41 to pass Rep. Derek Stanford’s (D – Bothell) bill to strengthen the state’s drought preparedness plans. Currently in Washington, the Department of Ecology…
Bill to strategically position Puget Sound ports for global economic competition clears House
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OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives approved a bill today by a vote of 96-2 that would allow the ports of Seattle and Tacoma to create a collaborative partnership for certain…