Monday Week 3 in the House starts off with floor action in the morning and afternoon committee hearings, including a hearing in the Education Committee on HB 1228 from Rep….
Bronoske bill to expand access to anaphylaxis meds in schools passed out of committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation which will expand in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication has passed out of the House Education Committee. Introduced by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608…
Committee Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
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….
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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…