Taylor bill to decrease background check turnaround time passes House
OLYMPIA – A background check is an important step in the employment process, but when results take days, weeks, or even months it can impede an employer’s ability to deliver...
Rep. Hunt Champions Family-Friendly Legislation to Expand Access to Baby Changing Stations
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1562, a step toward making public spaces more accessible and family-friendly. Sponsored by Representative Victoria Hunt (D-Issaquah), this bipartisan...
Donaghy bill ensuring transparency in solicited real estate sent to Senate.
OLYMPIA – A bill to ensure transparency in solicited real estate transactions has cleared the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Brandy Donaghy, D-Mill Creek, House Bill 1081 requires companies...
Nance bill designates bull kelp as Washington state’s official marine forest
OLYMPIA— Bull Kelp may soon get big help thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) to establish the aquatic plant as Washington state’s marine forest with House Bill 1631. ...
Ramel Bill Aims to Speed Up ADU Construction
OLYMPIA – A new legislative proposal aims to fast-track the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by cutting red tape in the permitting process. House Bill 1353, introduced by Rep....