Governor Signs Heal One Washington Bills
OLYMPIA—The State Legislature in Washington has reached a significant milestone by fostering collaboration between state and tribal governments to combat the fentanyl crisis. Led by Rep. Debra Lekanoff, in partnership with...
Leavitt bill to help the vulnerable during extreme weather signed into law.
OLYMPIA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, to protect vulnerable individuals during extreme weather, has been signed into law by the governor. House Bill 1012, the Extreme...
Governor Signs Gregerson Bill Expanding Affordable Housing Options
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians are squeezed between a rock and a hard place – skyrocketing rents and a severe lack of affordable housing options. This harsh reality forces them into impossible...
Governor signs Leavitt bill – the Lucas Petty Act – to protect students from opioids and fentanyl.
OLYMPIA — The governor has signed the Lucas Petty Act (House Bill 1956) to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl and opioids. Opioids represent the largest percentage of overdose...
Gov. Signs Cortes Bill Providing Juvenile Justice
OLYMPIA – Washington took a meaningful step forward in juvenile justice reform with Governor Inslee signing Substitute House Bill 2217, introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett). This legislation marks a...