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House passes five Callan bills on education, early learning, health care 

OLYMPIA—At the deadline for legislation to pass their chamber of origin, the House of Representatives passed five bills written by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah).  “These bills are about giving all... READ MORE

House passes Leavitt bills to support National Guard families and veterans with disabilities

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help National Guard family members get workforce or college education and help non-profits serve... READ MORE

House passes Transit Oriented Development to increase housing supply in State

Olympia – Efforts to increase the housing supply in Washington got another boost today with the passage of HB 2160. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-36) the bill addresses the... READ MORE

Shavers’ election bill passes out of House, moves to Senate

OLYMPIA – A bill to improve meaningful access to elections by increasing language assistance passed the Washington House of Representatives with a vote of 83-13.  Sponsored by Rep Shavers (D-Clinton),... READ MORE

Gregerson Bill Supports Arriving Immigrants and Refugees 

OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2368 yesterday, a bill designed to modernize and improve how we support the economic and social integration, as well as... READ MORE

Washington House Democrats bring fairness to the housing market with rent stabilization

OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats kept a promise today with the passage of HB 2114. Sponsored by Emily Alvarado (D-West Seattle) the bill aims to provide stability to renters through... READ MORE

Simmons’ bill providing judicial discretion for sentence modification passes House

OLYMPIA – A bill to provide judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interests of justice passed the Washington House of Representatives with a vote of 51-46. Sponsored by Rep.... READ MORE

Pollet bill to reduce lead in cookware heads to the Senate 

OLYMPIA – Lead has been shown to harm the cognitive, social-emotional and physical development of children. It can also harm the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. There are... READ MORE

House passes Peterson bills to help families with low incomes 

OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help families with low incomes find better financial stability. House Bills 2230 and 2007, sponsored by... READ MORE

Hospital-at-home program may continue in WA thanks to Rep. Bateman’s HB 2295

OLYMPIA—A program established during the COVID-19 pandemic allowing hospitals to offer at-home care to eligible patients would continue to operate in Washington under House Bill 2295, sponsored by Rep. Jessica... READ MORE