OLYMPIA – New technology, known as biometric identifiers, is becoming more prevalent in consumers’ daily lives, yet most have no idea information is gathered about them without their consent, according…
We are halfway through the 2017 legislative session
Hello friends and neighbors, We are ending the eighth week of the 2017 legislative session. This was the first full week of floor action, which means were on the House…
Pellicciotti “Corporate Crime” bill passes House
OLYMPIA – In a daylong session on the House floor, Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D—Federal Way)’s legislation to increase fines against corporations who commit crimes passed in a vote of 67-31….
House passes Goodman legislation to strengthen domestic violence and DUI laws
OLYMPIA – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), Chair of the House Public Safety Committee, has a long history of enacting legislation to protect crime victims and reduce recidivism. This session, Goodman…
Businesses get a break under Lytton bill to simplify business licenses
OLYMPIA – Rep. Kristine Lytton (D—Anacortes) passed legislation this week that will simplify how businesses acquire licenses to operate in multiple cities. In an overwhelmingly bipartisan 96-2 vote, the Washington…