OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1494 into law, delivering a major win for communities across Washington in the fight for more stable and affordable housing….
Governor Ferguson Signs Affordable Housing Bill into Law
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Governor signs Bernbaum bills boosting forest health and wildfire prevention
OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) celebrates two bills signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1563 increases oversight and safety for prescribed wildfire burns….
Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for…
Gov. Signs HB 1391 to Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Reduce Recidivism
OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed HB 1391, sponsored by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), into law, marking a meaningful win for juvenile justice reform. The bill standardizes juvenile diversion programs…
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights to Agricultural Cannabis Workers
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1141 into law, extending long-overdue collective bargaining rights to agricultural cannabis workers in Washington. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo),…