OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, the House passed HB 1737, the Reconciliation Act, prime sponsored by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland). The bill, passed by a vote of 64-33, builds off Rep….
House Passes Morgan’s Reconciliation Act
Timmons’ Bill Provides Transparency and Clarity in the Event of Water Rights Adjudication
OLYMPIA— A few years ago, the Washington State Department of Ecology was directed by the Legislature to assess watersheds in the state that would benefit most from a water rights…
Shield Law Clears House
OLYMPIA — Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed a landmark Shield Law to protect those who seek reproductive & gender-affirming care in the state. House Bill 1469, introduced by…
Taylor Bill Maintaining Eligibility for DD Services Passes Unanimously in the House
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1407, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), maintaining eligibility for developmental disability services, passed unanimously in the House on February 28. If a child is…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS – Chapman and Tharinger: Progress for local courts on family and kids
OLYMPIA—Grays Harbor County is the first since 2008 to join a statewide effort to improve family and juvenile courts. “It’s great to see the 24th District continue to push for…