OLYMPIA – Tonight the House of Representatives passed Rep. Strom Peterson’s (D – Edmonds) bill to create a paint recycling program under the Department of Ecology. House Bill 1571 is Peterson’s first…
House approves Peterson paint stewardship bill
Federal Way tourism bills OK’d by House and Senate
OLYMPIA – It seems certain that Federal Way will soon have the autonomy to aggressively promote tourism in the city, thanks to the passage of twin bills in both the…
House Passes Rep. Van De Wege Bill Banning Toxic Flame Retardants from Furniture Children’s Products
OLYMPIA – Every day our families are breathing in unnecessary toxic flame retardants that come from our furniture and children’s products. These chemicals are not needed for fire safety, yet they are widely…
Oil Transportation Safety Act passes House with bipartisan support
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed House Bill 1449 last night with a 60-38 bipartisan vote. The Oil Transportation Safety Act requires advance notice of oil shipments to better equip local…
State Rep. Jim Moeller on Passage of the Oil Train Transportation Safety Act
“Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed landmark legislation that addresses the growing concerns over the safety of our railroad lines and the transportation of oil. I am proud to…