OLYMPIA — The House passed new legislation, HB 1065, to end the practice of balanced billing, also called surprise billing, by a vote of 84-13. Balanced billing refers to the practice…
Surprise Billing Ban Passes House
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House approves ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms today by a vote of 57-39. House Bill 1739, sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez,…
Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services
OLYMPIA – Legislation expanding language interpretation services for families in public schools passed off the House floor today. “Engaging parents and families is critical to student success,” said Rep. Tina…
Consumer protection bills are victory for working families
A trio of debt-related consumer protection bills championed by House Democrats passed with strong support today off the House floor. The measures address some of the most common types of…
Leavitt Passes First Bill Increasing National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response
OLYMPIA – Last year, Washington state saw 440,000 acres burned due to wildfires. In response to the wildfire crisis, National Guard members are often called up for wildland fire emergency…