OLYMPIA—Staffing shortages and increased demand for services have made it difficult for the Office of Public Defense to provide adequate resources. House Bill 1911, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-30th…
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House passes Stonier bill establishing independent prosecutor
OLYMPIA—If an independent state agency is being set up to prosecute police violence, it only makes sense to also set up an independent prosecutor to handle those cases, says Rep….
Bergquist’s 13 Year Free Bill Passes In Committee
The aspiration for higher education is a dream for many, and for some, one that remains financially out of reach. Rep. Steve Bergquist (D-Renton) has introduced House Bill 2309 to…
House Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a meaningful step toward celebrating multiculturalism and the vibrant Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, the House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 2209…
Protecting Our Environment, One Cubic Yard at a Time
OLYMPIA – Today, The House Environment & Energy Committee passed Substitute House Bill 2207. Introduced by Rep. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah), the legislation is designed to tackle illegal dumping head-on and…