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Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Friday, February 10

Washington Senate panel approves bill to make drug possession gross misdemeanor The Legislature is moving forward with a proposal to fix the state’s drug possession laws after a Senate panel… READ MORE

Thursday, February 9

Rep. Mena & Sen. Trudeau: Don’t believe the smears. A fact-based police pursuit law makes Washington safer We have a duty to put people over politics and make fact-based decisions…. READ MORE

Wednesday, February 8

Middle housing proposal passes House panel with changes A proposal to legalize denser zoning laws statewide has cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature but looks a little different from… READ MORE

Tuesday, February 7

WA schools still restrain, isolate students often despite state laws, report says A watchdog report by disability rights advocates found that restraint and isolation have been excessively and improperly used… READ MORE

Monday, February 6

Lawmakers propose mandatory child abuse reporting for WA clergy Many people are required to report child abuse or neglect in Washington state. They include doctors, nurses, and teachers. One group… READ MORE