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Rep. Sharon Shewmake’s milk-safety bill earns unanimous approval in state House

OLYMPIA — In a move applauded by Washington’s dairy industry, lawmakers in the state House gave a unanimous thumbs-up to Rep. Sharon Shewmake’s bill that will allow in-state dairies to... READ MORE

Bill limiting campaign contributions in all port races heads to Senate

OLYMPIA—A measure aimed at leveling the playing field for all port races in the state passed the House of Representatives last night on a unanimous vote. Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver,... READ MORE

Lawmakers expand ‘access to democracy’ with Native American Voting Rights Act

OLYMPIA – Lawmakers in Olympia passed historic legislation expanding access to democracy with the Native American Voting Rights Act Tuesday afternoon with a final 95 to 3 vote off the... READ MORE

Protecting renters from sudden rent increases

Legislative News from Representative June Robinson (D-Everett) March 5, 2019 OLYMPIA – A bill to provide longer notices for rent increases and to prohibit most mid-lease rent increases passed off... READ MORE

House passes Responsible Teen Communications Act

OLYMPIA – Last evening, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1742 on a bipartisan vote of 57-39. The Responsible Teen Communications Act, sponsored by Rep. Noel Frame,... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 28th District State House Representatives on Saturday March 23

Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: DuPont Civic Center,... READ MORE

Dolores Huerta Day legislation heads to Senate

OLYMPIA—A bill to recognize April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day passed the House earlier today on a 62-34 vote. Click here to watch the Floor debate on this legislation. “Dolores... READ MORE

Surprise Billing Ban Passes House

OLYMPIA — The House passed new legislation, HB 1065, to end the practice of balanced billing, also called surprise billing, by a vote of 84-13. Balanced billing refers to the practice... READ MORE

House approves ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms today by a vote of 57-39. House Bill 1739, sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez,... READ MORE

Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services

OLYMPIA – Legislation expanding language interpretation services for families in public schools passed off the House floor today. “Engaging parents and families is critical to student success,” said Rep. Tina... READ MORE