OLYMPIA – In a win for inclusivity, the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations passed House Bill 2209 establishing Lunar New Year as a legislatively recognized holiday. Rep….
Committee Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
Friday, January 19
Prisoners would get to vote under bill backed by formerly incarcerated WA lawmaker An estimated 4.6 million people in the United States cannot vote due to a felony conviction. Washington…
Fey bill aims to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy of…
Donaghy legislation to prevent speeding-related collisions heard in committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation designed to curb speeding-related collisions was heard in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday. House Bill 2384 reduces barriers to the use of traffic cameras to…
Berg bill to provide predictable, sustainable funding for affordable housing heard in House Finance Committee
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House Finance Committee met to hear testimony on House Bill 2276, sponsored by Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek. The bill, also known as The Affordable…