OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, January 19, the Washington state House of Representatives passed ‘Safe Harbor’ legislation (House Bill 1775) to better help child survivors of sex trafficking. “Children cannot consent…
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House OK’s Appleton bill to increase training for local jail guards
OLYMPIA — As the curtain begins to close on her 16-year career in the Legislature, Rep. Sherry Appleton watched the vote board in the state House of Representatives light up…
Leavitt’s Washington Online Privacy for Minors Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – New protections for children are on their way to becoming law thanks to new legislation passed by the House this morning. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced House…
Rep. Morgan’s tenancy installment payments bill passes House
OLYMPIA—Yesterday the Washington state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1694 by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D—Parkland) to allow residential tenants to pay initial move-in fees, including deposits, nonrefundable fees, and…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes job title reporting bill to help grow a better prepared workforce
OLYMPIA—Have the state’s efforts to grow our workforce with training and career pathway programs proved fruitful? A measure passed by the House of Representatives this evening could get lawmakers the…