OLYMPIA—A comprehensive reform of Washington’s garnishment laws awaits only Gov. Chris Gregoire’s signature to become law after passing the House by a vote of 56-41 today. “This wide-ranging rewrite…
Landmark garnishment reform heads to Governor
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Rep. Hasegawa’s March 5/2012 e-memo
Dear Neighbors, I know many of you are wondering about the recent actions that took place in the Senate late on Friday afternoon. In the coming days we’ll be…
Legislature takes aim at $9 billion textbook industry
Olympia – The House of Representatives approved a measure that will provide school districts with a cheaper alternative to expensive textbooks. House Bill 2337, sponsored by Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle),…
Rep. Mike Sells March 5/2012 e-memo
Message from Rep. Sells Late Friday afternoon, three Democrats decided to side with the Republicans to give them an effective majority in the State Senate; it took less than five…
Moving Washington Forward budget clears House
OLYMPIA—The House today passed a $9.8 billion supplemental transportation budget that creates or sustains about 43,000 jobs over the biennium while addressing urgent needs and making a head start on…