Rep. Patty Kuderer’s first bill approved in the House
OLYMPIA – Rep. Patty Kuderer’s first bill was approved 97-0 by the House of Representatives on Monday. Kuderer’s bill, HB 2604, would protect background check information of certain private sector...
Morris bill to protect high-tech consumer biometric data clears House
OLYMPIA – The state House again approved a bill by Rep. Jeff Morris to protect your most private and irreplaceable information. The House of Representatives voted 87-10 to pass Rep. Jeff Morris’ (D...
Measure to give homeless youth access to health care passes House
OLYMPIA – By a 90-7 margin, the House today passed a measure granting school officials the authority to provide consent for non-emergent medical services for homeless youth. “Imagine a homeless...
Bipartisan bill would expand democracy through automatic voter registration for some citizens passes House
OLYMPIA – Increasing voter registration and participation in elections in Washington is the aim of legislation passed out of the House today. HB 2682 would automatically register eligible voters who...
Bellevue College, others may soon be able to provide full four-year degrees
OLYMPIA – Washington students may soon have more higher-education options. The state House today passed HB 2769, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), to create a pilot program for...