OLYMPIA—This evening, on a 79-17 vote, the House of Representatives passed a drought preparedness and response measure to modernize Washington’s drought statutes. “Right now, each time we’re hit by a…
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House passes Orwall bill to provide condo owners with environmentally friendly landscaping options
OLYMPIA – On Monday, January 27, the Washington state House of Representatives passed legislation (House Bill 1165) which would allow owners of condominiums to utilize water-efficient landscaping techniques on their…
House Passes Entenman Bill to Give Students with Unpaid Fines Relief
OLYMPIA – Students with unpaid fines and fees may soon be getting some relief thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent. HB 1715 passed the House on…
Johnson Introduces New Legislation to Help Foster and Homeless Students, Spark Interest in Renewable Energy Careers
OLYMPIA – Students who experience homelessness or are in foster care in Federal Way Public Schools have significantly lower test scores in English literacy and math compared to other students….
Senn bill on forfeited firearms passes 56-42
OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed House Bill 1010 56 to 42 to give the Washington State Patrol the discretion to destroy forfeited firearms in their custody. “It’s past time…