Washington lawmakers are trying to protect out-of-state abortion patients. Here’s what you need to know: Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade last year, Democrats in Washington…
Washington Voting Rights Act 2.0 passes House
OLYMPIA – An update to the Washington Voting Rights Act, House Bill 1048, passed the House today with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, the bill allows for…
House Passes Ryu’s State Broadband Map
OLYMPIA—Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu’s House Bill 1746 creates the Washington State broadband map, enabling a Washington State five-year action plan and a digital equity plan passed off the House…
House Passes Entenman’s Student Basic Needs Act
OLYMPIA—Students can’t learn effectively unless their basic needs are met. House Bill 1559, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent), was passed in the House on March 3, 2023. This bill establishes…
House passes Slatter bill to protect reproductive health data
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed a first in the nation piece of legislation to strengthen protections for consumer healthcare data. Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, introduced the…