OLYMPIA—A bill to improve the course of study paraeducators receive from school districts, House Bill 1277, cleared the Washington State Senate today. Passed out of the Washington State House of…
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Senate Passes Senn Bill to Strengthen Early Support for Children with Disabilities
Photo provided by Kindering OLYMPIA – In a bipartisan victory for children and families across Washington, the State Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1916, a bill aimed at enhancing…
Simmons bill to extend support services for drug court graduates on the way to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—A bill to extend support services for drug court graduates is now on the way to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for his signature before becoming law. House Bill 1983, introduced…
Bill to create a state public infrastructure assistance program on way to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Joe Timmons, D-Bellingham, won’t ever forget the devastating floods that ripped through Whatcom County in the fall of 2021. The damage to infrastructure, as well as the uprooting of…
House Passes Bill Banning Hog-Tying by Law Enforcement
OLYMPIA – Recognizing the dangers of hog-tying, the Washington State House of Representatives took a significant step toward protecting lives and rebuilding trust with communities by passing Senate Bill 6009….