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Measure to rein in illegal gun purchases on its way to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – Under current law, there are no consequences when a person who is ineligible to own a firearm tries to buy one but fails the background check. Rep. Drew Hansen’s (D-Bainbridge...
Washington legislators sign resolution in support of science
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, 58 members of the Washington State House of Representatives signed a resolution recognizing the importance of supporting the scientific community. The bipartisan resolution, spearheaded by Rep. Vandana...
House passes measure boosting internet privacy protections for consumers
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed a measure authored by Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) that would provide greater privacy protections for internet users’ personal information. The bill, which passed...
Rep. Gael Tarleton lauds passage of internet privacy protection measure
The House passed SHB 2200 in an 87 to 10 vote today, April 19th. SHB 2200 is Washington’s bipartisan response to the decision made by Congress to permit cable and...
Federal Way Lawmaker Pushes for Public Safety Improvements
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed a Capital Budget last week that will spend millions in Federal Way, from infrastructure improvements to public safety investments. Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal...
Legislature passes bill to help forest landowners improve fish habitat
OLYMPIA—A bipartisan measure that will streamline a process for opening new habitat for endangered salmon and other aquatic species has been sent to Governor Inslee. House Bill 1275, sponsored by...
Washington moves forward to expand dual language programs
OLYMPIA—This afternoon, the Legislature passed House Bill 1445, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), designed to expand dual language programming in Washington state. This legislation aims to grow dual language programs that...
Legislature passes bill to protect human trafficking victims
OLYMPIA — An important protection for victims of human trafficking was passed unanimously by both chambers and is headed to the governor’s desk. The measure, which was requested by Attorney...
House and Senate pass Ryu legislation to help truckers
OLYMPIA–The House concurred with Senate amendments to a bill which will make it easier for truckers and the businesses who rely upon them. House Bill 1273 will align Washington’s state...
Student Loan Transparency Act to become law
Earlier today, the Senate unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan measure that will help students better understand what they’re getting into when they take out...