Update 3/9/12: The bill was “pulled” from Ways and Means last night and passed the House 92-6. The official term is that Ways and Means was “relieved of consideration” of…
SB 5539 – Film Credit bill
Veteran Seattle lawmaker Gutiérrez Kenney announces retirement
OLYMPIA—Upon announcing that she will not seek re-election this November, State Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney (D-Seattle) released the following statement: “I feel truly honored that the people of North Seattle…
Reykdal transparency measure approved by Senate
OLYMPIA: State Representative Chris Reykdal’s (D-Tumwater) legislation to shine a light upon service and activity fees in college tuition is headed to Governor Chris Gregoire’s desk. After passing the House…
A message from Rep. Mike Sells on Friday night Senate Floor actions
March 5, 2012 Message from Rep. Mike Sells Late Friday afternoon, three Democrats decided to side with the Republicans to give them an effective majority in the State Senate; it…
Legislature approves restorative justice for juvenile offenders
OLYMPIA—The state Senate voted 48-0 today to authorize a new evidence-based judicial option that encourages juvenile offenders to take responsibility for their actions and promotes a better understanding of how…