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Rule bill about mutual aid concerning emergency services passes House unanimously 

OLYMPIA—Devastating floods ravaged Whatcom County in the fall of 2021. The damage to roads, as well as the uprooting of families and businesses and the loss of life took an... READ MORE

Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37
Street bill providing support to hospital infrastructure passes House

OLYMPIA – A bill to expand healthcare services to the needs of King County and beyond passed the Washington House of Representatives with a vote of 56-41.  Sponsored by Rep... READ MORE

Cortes Bill Offers Hope & Stability for Young Adults

OLYMPIA – A promising solution for young adults facing behavioral health challenges is one step closer to being a reality. The Post-Inpatient Housing Program, championed by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett),... READ MORE

Rep. Stonier’s financial education bill passes the House

OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1714 by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-49th) to allow school districts more flexible timelines for implementing grant money received from the Financial Literacy... READ MORE

Rule bill to keep our kids safe passes the House with strong bipartisan support

OLYMPIA— Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) has been protecting our most vulnerable since she’s been in the legislature—and that’s why Rule introduced House Bill 2224, which is about keeping our kids... READ MORE

House passes Stonier bill guaranteeing sanitary conditions for workers who menstruate, lactate, or express milk

OLYMPIA – Barriers to well-paying jobs were removed today with the passage of HB 2266. Sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) HB 2266 ensures that all employers in the state... READ MORE

Nance bill to reduce healthcare workforce barriers passes House

OLYMPIA—Today the House unanimously passed House Bill 2355, sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) to expand Washington’s healthcare workforce by reducing the barriers to certify new Radiologic Technologists and MRI... READ MORE

Rep. Cortes Bill Provides Justice and Rehabilitation for Juvenile Offenders

OLYMPIA – Tonight, the House passed House Bill 2217, introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett). The legislation represents a meaningful effort at transforming the state’s approach to juvenile justice and... READ MORE

Reporting of lost or stolen firearms passes House

OLYMPIA — Continuing the fight to end gun violence, Rep. Liz Berry (D-Queen Anne) passed HB 1903, a commonsense gun safety measure through the House. The legislation requires lost or... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Slatter Bill Expands Pre-Eligibility for WA College Grant

OLYMPIA: Today, the House voted to pass House Bill 2214. Introduced by Representative Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue), who chairs the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee, the legislation helps simplify access... READ MORE