For the third year in a row, the Washington state Legislature is considering a weak, industry-backed data privacy bill. The Washington Privacy Act (Senate Bill 5062) has vague language, a laundry list…
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Washington State Takes Another Run at Online Privacy Rules
Washington state lawmakers are once again looking to pass a set of data privacy regulations that will grant consumers the right to access, transfer, correct and delete data that companies hold on…
People’s Privacy Act Introduced In Washington State House Of Representatives
On January 28, 2021, Washington state Representative Shelley Kloba filed HB 1433, entitled the People’s Privacy Act (WPPA). According to the Washington legislative website, the WPPA will be formally introduced on February…
Legislature considering allowing cannabis home grows
There’s a fresh push to let people in Washington grow recreational marijuana at home. The state legislature is considering making it legal for an adult to have six cannabis plants….
Growing pot at home could become legal in Washington state
Washington state residents have long been able to brew their own beer in their basement, or ferment homemade wine in their living room. If they want to smoke a joint…
European-style data privacy bill returns, as Washington state lawmakers ponder new regulations
The 21st century has been kind to the companies that collect and profit off people’s personal digital data. From information on the use of web browsers, to people’s location, to…
Washington Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Homegrow Bill In Committee
A bill to allow marijuana homegrow in Washington State cleared its first legislative hurdle Friday morning, passing out of the House Commerce and Gaming Committee on a 7–2 vote with…
Increased participation might be ‘silver lining’ in online state legislative session
This might be the most accessible Legislative session in history, thanks to online tools provided by the state. McKenna Troje, 22, a graduate student at the University of Washington in…
Washington State Could Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation Under New Bill
Washington State lawmakers next month will yet again weigh whether to allow residents to grow marijuana at home, extending a debate in the legislature that’s stretched on for years. A…
In final meeting of House Innovation, Technology & Economic Development Committee, members lay out 2021 legislative agenda
The House Innovation, Technology & Economic Development (ITED) Committee offered a preview of their 2021 legislative agenda at a work session this week. The work session served as committee’s final…