OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Senate passed HB 1331 35-13, sponsored by Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-Seattle), giving local cities and counties the ability to reduce impact fees for affordability in building and…
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Kloba Bill to Protect Students with Seizure Disorders Passes Senate, on its way to Governor’s Desk
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1085 unanimously on Saturday with a vote of 46-0. Sponsored by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland), the bill requires school districts to…
House Passes Historic “Washington Recovery Budget”
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed its version of the 2021-2023 operating budget today by a vote of 57-41. By utilizing state and federal funds, the Washington…
Governor signs Leavitt’s food and cash assistance bill
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill from state Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to bolster economic recovery and provide food and cash assistance to families…
House Democrats release “Washington Recovery” state operating budget
OLYMPIA – House Democrats unveiled the next step in their plan for community and economy recovery Friday, the 2021-2023 operating budget plan that utilizes state and federal funds to help…