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Bill To Increase Oversight of Detention Facilities Passes House/Cámara de Representantes Aprueba Proyecto de Ley para Aumentar Supervisión de Centros de Detención

Para español ver más abajo Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) delivers floor remarks on House passage of her legislation (HB 1232) concerning private detention facilities in Washington. (Video includes Spanish subtitles)... READ MORE

Nance bill would bring Mosquito Fleet back to life

OLYMPIA – The Mosquito Fleet is one step closer to making a comeback thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap). With HB 1923, local transportation districts could... READ MORE

More Washingtonians could become first-time homebuyers with Taylor bill

    OLYMPIA— The House gave more Washingtonians a path towards home ownership with the passage HB 1696. Sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the bill modifies the 2023... READ MORE

Duerr bill to phase out harmful greenhouse gas passes House

OLYMPIA – Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), the gas used to run refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps is usually colorless and odorless, but can be deadly for the planet when released. That’s why... READ MORE

Rep. Paul Works to Expand Local Government Flexibility for Affordable Housing

OLYMPIA – Local governments across Washington are seeking greater flexibility to address the housing crisis. Thanks to today’s passage of House Bill 1791 in the House of Representatives, that is... READ MORE