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Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor

OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for... READ MORE

Gov. Signs HB 1391 to Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Reduce Recidivism 

OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed HB 1391, sponsored by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), into law, marking a meaningful win for juvenile justice reform. The bill standardizes juvenile diversion programs... READ MORE

Governor Signs Taylor Bill Expanding Historic Covenant Homeownership Program

  Olympia, WA – Today Governor Ferguson signed Second Substitute House Bill 1696 (SSHB 1696) into law, expanding the Covenant Homeownership Program originally introduced by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way)... READ MORE

Governor Signs HB 1222 to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Washington’s Gambling Industry

  Olympia – On Monday the Governor signed into law House Bill 1222, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) to bolster protection for sensitive financial and security data within Washington’s... READ MORE

Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights to Agricultural Cannabis Workers 

OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1141 into law, extending long-overdue collective bargaining rights to agricultural cannabis workers in Washington. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo),... READ MORE