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Press Releases

Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act Passes Senate and House, Advances to Governor’s Office for Signature

OLYMPIA—With strong bipartisan support, the Senate and House have passed Rep. Mari Leavitt’s House Bill 1596—the BEAM Act—sending it now to the Governor’s desk for signature. The legislation honors the... READ MORE

Salahuddin Bill to Include Student Voices Signed into Law

OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Ferguson signed House Bill 1486 into law, giving Washington’s community and technical college students a long-overdue voice in decisions that directly impact their education. Sponsored by... READ MORE

Governor Signs Bill Expanding Justice for Rape Survivors

OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1484 into law, marking a powerful step forward in Washington’s fight against sexual violence. Sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), the law... READ MORE

Want to buy someone’s house to flip it? Not without informing the owners of their rights. 

OLYMPIA – Our homes are typically our most significant investments. When making the decision to buy or sell, it’s important that we have access to the information we might need... READ MORE

Governor signs Pollet bill protecting students in online colleges: national significance for regulating online higher education.

OLYMPIA – This morning, Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation ensuring online, out-of-state colleges and universities seeking to enroll Washington residents must abide by the same student consumer protections as Washington... READ MORE