OLYMPIA – Washington took a meaningful step forward in juvenile justice reform with Governor Inslee signing Substitute House Bill 2217, introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett). This legislation marks a…
Month: March 2024
Legislature Provides Funding for Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI)
Ver más abajo para la versión en español Legislature Provides Funding for Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) OLYMPIA – Upon adjournment of the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett),…
Gov. Signs Cortes Bill Expanding Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Opportunities
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1530, sponsored by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was signed by the Governor today. The bill tackles Washington’s ongoing shortage of law enforcement and prosecutors by expanding…
Week 9 Update: The Last Day of the 2024 Session & Upcoming Town Hall
Friends and neighbors, March 7th marks the last day of the legislative session under the state constitution, also known as sine-die. Over the last ten days, we’ve passed numerous bills….