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House approves Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—The Equal Pay Opportunity Act was the last bill considered on the House floor this evening. It passed on a 61-36 vote and is on its way to the Senate....
Statement on investigation of Ben Moussa Keita’s cause of death in Lake Stevens
In response to the call for an independent investigation into the cause of Ben Moussa Keita’s death in Lake Stevens, nine House Democrats from Snohomish County issued the following written...
Great story on KING 5 about building schools with cross-laminated timber
You can read the full story here–High-tech wood: The new hope for school infrastructure?
Goodman government efficiency bills pass House
OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House considered two government efficiency measures sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), and both bills were approved with strong bipartisan support. Rep. Goodman’s Small Claims Court...
House approves Farrell measure strengthening state’s distracted driving law
OLYMPIA – Legislators in the state House of Representatives voted today to advance legislation that strengthens current distracted driving laws and supports law enforcement protecting the public from dangerous habits...
House approves bill guaranteeing meal and rest breaks for nurses
OLYMPIA – Described during floor debate as “the pre-eminent patient safety bill of the session,” a measure guaranteeing meal and rest breaks for nurses passed the House today. It would...
Reeves passes “Wounded Warrior Shared Leave Act” with Unanimous Support
OLYMPIA – With unanimous support in the House, and bipartisan support from Republican colleagues on clarifying amendments, Rep. Kristine Reeves (D—Federal Way) passed the “Wounded Warrior Shared Leave Act” last...
Statement from House Democratic Leadership on Passing of Helen Sommers
OLYMPIA—The following is a joint written statement from House Democratic Leadership on the passing of former Rep. Helen Sommers (D—Seattle): “Helen Sommers was a force of nature in the Legislature....
Rep. Noel Frame passes bills addressing youth homelessness and college affordability
Legislative News from Rep. Noel Frame (D-Seattle) OLYMPIA – Representative Noel Frame has sponsored bills aimed at combating youth homelessness and addressing college affordability, which passed the Washington House of...
41st Legislative District Town Hall
Who: State Rep. Tana Senn, State Rep. Judy Clibborn, and State Sen. Lisa Wellman What: Town hall meeting When: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Somerset Elementary School,...