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The House Takes Aim at Firearms Disposal with Passage of Senn’s HB 2021
OLYMPIA—In a significant victory for gun responsibility advocates, the Washington State House has passed Representative Tana Senn’s House Bill 2021, signaling a decisive move to address the state’s role in...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Fertility Fraud Legislation Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, a bill aimed at protecting individuals and families harmed by fraud in assisted reproduction procedures took a critical step forward, passing the House of Representatives with bipartisan...
House Passes Thai Bill Protecting Providers, Safeguarding Reproductive Healthcare Access
OLYMPIA – The right to safe, legal abortion is under increasing threat across the nation, and Washington must do everything it can to ensure access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including...
Walen bill to extend licensing eligibility to DREAMERS passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill that will remove immigration status as a consideration in the licensing process has passed the legislature. House Bill 1889, sponsored by Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, would...
House Passes Bill Simplifying Access to Energy-Efficient Building Upgrades
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians looking to electrify, decarbonize or improve their home or business’s energy efficiency have a lot of options – federal, state, energy utilities and many cities all offer...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Closing the Wage Gap for All Protected Classes in WA
OLYMPIA – Despite existing law, significant wage gaps continue to exist for women, women of intersectional identities, and individuals of various protected classes. These disparities are not only unfair, but...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Preventing Harmful Disclosure of Intimate Images
OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed House Bill 1999, a piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding minors and individuals from the harmful dissemination of fabricated intimate images. The bill, which...
Goodman bill enhances safety measures for Supreme Court justices
OLYMPIA — A bill to protect Supreme Court justices has passed the Washington House of Representatives Thursday evening with a vote of 69-27. Sponsored by Representative Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) House...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Empowering Crisis Responders, Supporting the 988 Lifeline, and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
OLYMPIA – As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline gains momentum, Washington State is taking a crucial step to support its success with House passage of House Bill 2088. Introduced...
Bronoske bill to establish state fallen firefighter memorial passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill to establish a state fallen firefighter memorial has passed the State House of Representatives. House Bill 2091, sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, would establish a...