Bills dead and alive: Where the Legislature stands Washington lawmakers are more than halfway through their 60-day legislative session, clearing a key deadline for policy bills and receiving good news…
Package of Priority Legislation from Johnson Passes House
OLYMPIA – Since being sworn-in less than six weeks ago, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, has prioritized legislation to address issues that are impacted by homelessness, the foster care system,…
Pellicciotti bill bringing more accountability and transparency to redistricting passes House
OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington state House of Representatives passed legislation (House Bill 2575) to bring greater public input, transparency, and accountability to the Washington Redistricting Commission….
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Washington Senate passes bill to regulate governments’ use of facial-recognition technology Washington state senators Wednesday approved a bill that would begin regulating the use of facial-recognition programs by local and…
Leavitt Passes Cost of Living Increase for Retirees
OLYMPIA – At the very end of a long four days of floor debate, Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, passed her bill to fund cost of living adjustments for retired…