OLYMPIA – Three years ago, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation to recognize same-sex marriage. However, there still exist obsolete or antiquated laws that don’t properly address same-sex marriages and…
Protecting all students from restraint and isolation
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed House Bill 1240 today to ensure that no child be regularly restrained or forcibly put into isolation at school as a matter of…
House passes Orwall bill to ensure all rape kits get tested
This morning, on a vote of 82-15, the House of Representative passed House Bill 1068, requiring law enforcement agencies to submit all sexual assault examination kits to the Washington state…
Walkinshaw opportunity restoration bill clears the House
OLYMPIA – More than 7,000 people will finish their prison sentences and return to the community this year in Washington state. Unfortunately, too many of those people will return to…
Rep. Gregory’s inaugural legislation helps Washington teachers learn new specialties
OLYMPIA — It’s no surprise that state Rep. Carol Gregory’s first bill to receive approval by the full House is one geared to put teachers with new skills in Washington…