Here are 5 police reform bills that Washington state families are watching As state lawmakers debate and vote on law enforcement reforms in Washington state, family members who have lost…
State House passes Johnson’s police tactics bill
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House voted 54-43 to pass a bill from Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) to ban dangerous and unacceptable police tactics that lead to loss of…
House Passes Clean Fuel Standard
OLYMPIA – Washington is one step closer to joining its west coast neighbors in establishing a clean fuel standard. House Bill 1091, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) directs…
Young people and new moms benefit from Callan bills
OLYMPIA – In another marathon-length legislative day, the state House gave its overwhelming approval Friday to a pair of bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-5, Issaquah). Friday’s votes…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: House passes Rep. Hackney’s first bill allowing state agencies to upgrade their data infrastructure
OLYMPIA – Last night, the House passed HB 1274 with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 96 to 2. This bill, introduced by Rep. David Hackney (D-Tukwila), gives state agencies the…