House Passes Yori’s Law
OLYMPIA – Drowning is a leading cause of death for children aged one to four and has devastating effects on families and communities. House Bill 1750, sponsored by State Representative...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Orwall bill to implement and improve the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline passes House unanimously
OLYMPIA—The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a new crisis hotline that people can call for help in behavioral health emergencies separate from 911. In 2020, the Federal Communications Commission...
Riccelli Dental Health Care Bills Pass House
OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), chair of the Health Care & Wellness Committee, saw two of his dental care bills pass out of the House prior to the crucial...
Bipartisan modest middle housing bill passes House
OLYMPIA — Washington faces an unprecedented housing shortage that’s impacting residents and families in every corner of the state. Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1110, introduced...
House addresses increasingly dangerous wildfire seasons
OLYMPIA – The Washington House took major steps to address an increasingly dangerous wildfire season this week as Rep. Larry Springer’s HB 1578 passed unanimously through the House of Representatives. ...