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Governor Ferguson Signs Affordable Housing Bill into Law

OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1494 into law, delivering a major win for communities across Washington in the fight for more stable and affordable housing.... READ MORE

Governor signs Bernbaum bills boosting forest health and wildfire prevention   

OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) celebrates two bills signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson.   House Bill 1563 increases oversight and safety for prescribed wildfire burns.... READ MORE

Gov. Signs Rep. Paul’s Bill Expanding Local Housing Flexibility into Law

OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1791 into law. Introduced by Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), the bill is a critical move forward in the fight against Washington’s... READ MORE

Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor

OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for... READ MORE

Gov. Signs HB 1391 to Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Reduce Recidivism 

OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed HB 1391, sponsored by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), into law, marking a meaningful win for juvenile justice reform. The bill standardizes juvenile diversion programs... READ MORE

Governor Signs Taylor Bill Expanding Historic Covenant Homeownership Program

  Olympia, WA – Today Governor Ferguson signed Second Substitute House Bill 1696 (SSHB 1696) into law, expanding the Covenant Homeownership Program originally introduced by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way)... READ MORE

Governor Signs HB 1222 to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Washington’s Gambling Industry

  Olympia – On Monday the Governor signed into law House Bill 1222, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) to bolster protection for sensitive financial and security data within Washington’s... READ MORE

Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights to Agricultural Cannabis Workers 

OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1141 into law, extending long-overdue collective bargaining rights to agricultural cannabis workers in Washington. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo),... READ MORE

Ferguson signs Goodman bills protecting children and wildlife

  OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has signed two bills into law sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland).   Addressing child exposure to violence  House Bill 1028 expands... READ MORE

Rep. Mari Leavitt Leads Legislative Wins for Animal Welfare in Washington

Representative Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) is leading the charge to protect animals and the people who care for them—successfully advancing multiple bills to strengthen Washington’s animal welfare laws and public... READ MORE