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Responsible Teen Communications Act passes Senate
OLYMPIA – On April 10, the Washington State Senate approved a bill to update Washington’s child pornography laws by a vote of 25-19. House Bill 1742, also known as the...
Legislature Passes Kilduff’s Advanced Enrollment for Military Families Bill
OLYMPIA – Military families transferring to a new base may have one less burden thanks to a bill passed by the Legislature. Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, sponsored HB 1210...
Bill to protect renters from sudden rent increases passes legislature
OLYMPIA – A bill to provide longer notices for rent increases and to prohibit most mid-lease rent increases passed out of the legislature on April 10, 2019. House Bill 1440,...
Orwall bill aimed at ending backlog of untested rape kits passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – In Washington, over 10,000 untested sexual assault kits (SAKs) currently sit in police evidence, but that may soon change with legislation passed in Olympia on Thursday. Sponsored by...
Entenman’s First Bill Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – On Monday, April 8, Governor Inslee signed HB 1055 into law. The legislation is the first law passed by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, a first-year lawmaker in the...
Legislature passes bill to protect adult entertainers, prevent trafficking and assault
OLYMPIA – In recent years, workers in adult entertainment establishments have come forward citing workplace safety and security issues. In the wake of these revelations, Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines,...
Hate crimes bill wins Senate approval
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate approved a bill that would strengthen Washington’s hate crimes statutes by a vote of 35-11 on Wednesday. Under current law, crimes motivated by hate...
Entenman Manufacturing and Warehousing Bill Funded in House Budget
OLYMPIA – Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, is ensuring local manufacturing and warehousing jobs stay in the area by funding a new account that supports communities where those businesses reside. The...
House passes record-breaking construction budget
OLYMPIA—With a strong bipartisan vote of 94-0, the House of Representatives passed a state capital budget that will put tens of thousands of people to work building public schools, colleges,...
Legislature Passes Entenman Bill to Fight Sex Traffickers
OLYMPIA – On Friday, the Washington Senate approved legislation by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, that takes on sex traffickers who attempt to circumvent no-contact orders placed against them by their...