OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House unanimously passed HB 1980 from Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, to remove the ban on Developmental Disabilities Administration clients participating in both employment…
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House passes ban on weapons at school board meetings, ballot counting centers
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, to ban carrying or possessing guns and other weapons at city council, county council…
House Approves Safe Staffing Standards for Hospitals
OLYMPIA – Legislation to create safe staffing standards for hospitals passed the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-43 vote today. HB 1868, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would make…
Senn bill preventing youth homelessness passes House
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation from Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) to help ensure young people are not released into homelessness from publicly funded systems of…
Johnson bill creating a new tax break to help homeless youth passes House
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation from Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) to help address youth homelessness by providing a property tax exemption to homeowners who host…