Slew of police reform bills headed to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk As Washington lawmakers began wrapping up their work on an ambitious package of police accountability legislation in the past…
Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigation for Police Deadly Uses of Force Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 1267, which would establish an Office of Independent Investigation for police deadly uses of force, by…
Governor signs Shewmake’s solar panel recycling extension bill
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bipartisan bill, HB 1393, introduced by state Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to give solar panel manufacturers more time to submit…
Legislature approves Leavitt bill expanding education opportunities for incarcerated people
OLYMPIA – Today, the Legislature voted to send HB 1044 to the governor for his approval, the final step to expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Washington state. The…
Legislature approves Rule bill to support small businesses
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has approved a bill to expand the Main Street Program, a state effort to revitalize rural downtowns, support small businesses, and bolster economic recovery. The bill,…