Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights to Agricultural Cannabis Workers
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1141 into law, extending long-overdue collective bargaining rights to agricultural cannabis workers in Washington. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo),...
Ferguson signs Goodman bills protecting children and wildlife
OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has signed two bills into law sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland). Addressing child exposure to violence House Bill 1028 expands...
Rep. Mari Leavitt Leads Legislative Wins for Animal Welfare in Washington
Representative Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) is leading the charge to protect animals and the people who care for them—successfully advancing multiple bills to strengthen Washington’s animal welfare laws and public...
Governor Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Student Support Program to Tribal College
OLYMPIA— A bill to expand support services for students experiencing homelessness or who have aged out of foster care was signed into law today by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill...
Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1321 into law, reinforcing Washington’s authority over military presence within its borders. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the new law prohibits...