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Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences

  OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1119 into law Tuesday, making improvements to the Department of Corrections’ supervision compliance program.   Sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, this... READ MORE

New law will help Wash. board review more petitions for clemency and pardons

  OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1131 into to law Tuesday, making transformative changes to Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board (CPB). The CPB reviews applications and makes... READ MORE

Governor Signs Landmark Right to Repair Bills into Law, Expanding Consumer Protections & Access to Repairs

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Ferguson signed into law two landmark consumer rights bills that will make electronic and mobility device repairs more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all Washingtonians. The... READ MORE

New Law Signed to Boost Ferry Workforce, Improve Reliability Across Puget Sound

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1264, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to ensure Washington State Ferries (WSF) can better compete for the skilled workforce... READ MORE

Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law. 

OLYMPIA—Washington state has enacted House Bill 1102, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, marking the most significant expansion of the state’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Program since its inception in 2019.... READ MORE