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Washington minds the gap: Legislature passes Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—It was 1943 when Washington passed a law making it illegal to pay a woman less than a man for similar work. Three-quarters of a century later, a white woman...
Legislature passes Rep. Hudgins sponsored bill aimed at securing Washington’s elections
OLYMPIA – Our republic needs good participation in order to stay robust. Participation is the result of many factors – what’s on the ballot, ease of participating, and how transparent...
First Responder Military Leave Fix Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Military service members in the National Guard or other branches of the Armed Forces often end up in civilian jobs that have irregular or nontraditional work shifts, such...
Rep. Pettigrew bill creates an ombuds for the Department of Corrections
Legislative news from Rep. Eric Pettigrew, D-Seattle March 7, 2018 Rep. Pettigrew bill creates an ombuds for the Department of Corrections OLYMPIA – This week, House Bill 1889, cleared the...
$15.5 million for 19th district in supplemental construction budget passed today
OLYMPIA—This afternoon the House of Representatives passed SB 6095, the 2018 Supplemental Capital Budget on a 96-2 vote. The Supplemental Capital Budget makes corrections and adjustments to the Biennial Capital...
Governor signs Hansen’s first-in-nation net neutrality bill into law
Governor Inslee signed HB 2282 into law this afternoon, protecting a free and open internet for Washington consumers. Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island), the bill’s prime sponsor, was there for...
Rep. Valdez sponsored measure, aimed at protecting children’s privacy, heads to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – Protecting children, especially when they are dealing with their most vulnerable moments, is a value we all hold dear. The bi-cameral unanimous passing of Rep. Javier Valedz’s (D-Seattle)...
Student Loan Bill of Rights wins legislative approval
OLYMPIA – Legislation expanding consumer protections for Washington’s 800,000 student loan borrowers is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the state House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support on...
Atlantic Salmon Farming Ban Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – After the Atlantic Salmon net pen collapse occurred last August, the Legislature determined that action was needed to protect native salmon populations. Representative Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, led the...
Senate passes Frame legislation to expand open educational resources
OLYMPIA –Earlier today, the Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1561 on a unanimous vote of 49-0. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, would expand the development of...