WA House passes fentanyl education bill Public schools in Washington may soon be required to teach about the dangers of the deadly drug fentanyl, as a bill that passed out…
Shewmake and Timmons bills to add support for Whatcom County Superior Court
OLYMPIA—Water rights adjudication is a legal process to resolve water rights conflicts and create opportunities for water to be used more efficiently. Adjudication also creates opportunities for conservation, essential for…
House passes Rep. Bateman bill to raise state employee vacation cap
OLYMPIA—Today the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2246 sponsored by Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-22nd LD) that increases the annual vacation hour accrual cap from 240 to 280 hours. …
Donaghy traffic safety bill passes the House
OLYMPIA—Did you know that 2023 saw the largest number of traffic fatalities since 1990? “Speeding and substance use are the leading factors in traffic deaths,” said Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill…
Street bill expanding eligibility for non-profits providing affordable housing passes the House
OLYMPIA – A bill to expand property tax exemption for nonprofits providing affordable rental housing passed the Washington House of Representatives. Sponsored by Chipalo Street, D-Seattle, House Bill 2012 addresses…