OLYMPIA— Governor Inslee has signed into law House Bill 1522 providing increased accountability for sexual misconduct at institutions of higher education. Representative Gerry Pollet, D- North Seattle, championed the legislation…
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Legislature Approves Reproductive Care Provider Protections
OLYMPIA – Reproductive and gender-affirming care providers have a new layer of protection under new legislation approved by the Legislature this year. Sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), HB 1340…
The Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Act Heads to Governor / Ley Sam Martínez para Detener Novatadas se dirige al gobernador
Ver más abajo para la versión en español Olympia – Legislation to prevent hazing has passed the Legislature and is heading to the governor’s desk for signature. House Bill 1002,…
Rule bill to help kids in crisis now on the way to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA— Helping kids in crisis is the theme of a bill sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) that is now headed to the Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for his signature….
Fey bill will pause the state’s heated airport debate
OLYMPIA—Washington’s heated airport debate has been paused—for now. HB 1791, a bill introduced by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) essentially restarts the process on Washington’s airports. “At the start of this…