This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall to test all rape kits. Under House Bill 1068, law enforcement must submit a request for…
Measure to test all rape kits signed into law today
Governor signs Farrell’s Oil Transportation Safety Act
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed the Oil Transportation Safety Act today. The bill, HB 1449, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, gives first responders advance notice of oil shipments in order…
Reykdal: Teachers and state employees deserve raise before lawmakers
OLYMPIA – State Representative Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) announced that he will donate to charity any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) provided to Legislators in excess of the COLA provided to teachers, state…
Health Care Cost Transparency Bill signed by governor
OLYMPIA – Most people have no idea if the prices they pay for their health care are fair. Entering a hospital, medical examinations and procedures aren’t listed on the wall…
Governor signs Joel’s Law to give families access to emergency mental health treatment
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Jay Inslee signed Joel’s Law, the mental health care reform bill that will allow families to get emergency mental health treatment for their family members in…