OLYMPIA – A bill making Gold Star license plates permanent – without the need for periodic renewal – was signed by the governor into law today. House Bill 1197 was…
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Jinkins’ medical debt bill one of several consumer victories of 2019 legislative session
OLYMPIA – The governor signed a pair of consumer protection bills related to debt today, and two more are on the way to his desk. Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) is…
Rep. Sherry Appleton’s dog-breed bill signed by Gov. Inslee
OLYMPIA—Under current law, cities in Washington state are allowed to prohibit residents from keeping certain breeds of dogs within the city limits. The usual targets of such laws are, of…
Robinson bill to address affordable housing passes out of the Legislature
OLYMPIA – Over 140,000 people in Washington are homeless or unstably housed. A bill to address the affordable housing and homelessness crisis across Washington got its final nod of approval…
Legislature passes ‘Putting People First’ state operating budget
OLYMPIA – The Legislature passed a 2019-21 operating budget plan and revenue plan on Sunday, making critical investments in behavioral health, affordable housing, education, and the environment. “This is a responsible and…