Bill for Rape Survivors Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1484, introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), passed the Senate unanimously today. The legislation expands aggravating circumstances in sentencing to include pregnancies resulting from rape, regardless...
Governor Signs Tyler’s Law to Restrict Lethal Substance Sales
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1209, known as Tyler’s Law, into law. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the legislation restricts the sale of highly...
Governor Signs Ramel Bill to Speed Up ADU Construction
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson has signed Substitute House Bill 1353 into law, a measure sponsored by Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) aimed at accelerating the construction of accessory dwelling units...
“Community means being there for each other”: Governor signs Walen non-profit property tax exemption.
OLYMPIA – The governor has signed legislation that exempts non-profits from property taxes when they rent or loan the property to other non-profits or government entities. House Bill 1094, sponsored...
Senate passes Peterson bill to help courts provide interpreter services and improve access to justice.
OLYMPIA – Court proceedings can confuse anyone who doesn’t have a law degree. This is especially true for Washington residents who have limited English language skills. The Washington State Senate...