This week, Speaker Laurie Jinkins talks about opposite-house cutoff, five o’clock bills, conference committees, concurrences — the hectic give and take that characterizes the final days of a legislative session.
Stearns Bill Expanding State Support for Nuclear Energy Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Washington will continue to lead on clean energy infrastructure thanks to HB 1461, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn). The bill, signed by Governor Ferguson on April…
Behavioral Health Response Bill Advances to Governor
OLYMPIA – Yesterday afternoon, House Bill 1811, sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), cleared the Senate unanimously and now awaits the Governor’s signature. The bill defines “co-response” as a partnership…
Thursday, April 17
Washington takes ‘historic’ step toward full funding for special education Washington lawmakers are on the cusp of eliminating a special education funding cap, which critics said was straining school finances,…
Ferguson Signs Fosse Bill Strengthening Workforce Development & Public Works Transparency
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1549 into law modifying the responsible bidder criteria for public works projects. The bill further supports workforce development in construction through training for apprentices;…