OLYMPIA—Today the Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 1109 to increase support for victims of sexual assault. “We’ve been doing truly important work over the past few years, from…
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Callan bill harnesses internet to help young people in crisis
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives OK’d legislation Thursday afternoon to help young people connect with much-needed behavioral health services. HB 1373, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, would…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes Harris-Talley’s first bill paving an equitable pathway to build affordable childcare buildings
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the House passed HB 1331, sponsored by Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-Seattle), modifying childcare and early learning facilities’ impact fees based on the actual effects they…
Kloba Bill to Protect Students with Seizure Disorders Passes House
OLYMPIA — Students with seizure disorders deserve to feel safe at school. That safety requires that teachers know what to do if a student experiences a seizure on campus. Currently,…
Leavitt bill to help struggling families passes state House
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to provide food and cash assistance to low-income families and update the standards of need…