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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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

House passes Nance bill to fund opioid prevention at colleges

OLYMPIA—Across Washington fentanyl and opioid deaths are rising fastest among youth and young adults. Today the House of Representatives passed House Bill 2112, sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) to... READ MORE

Cortes Bill Boosts Support for Families Facing Hardships

OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide greater financial assistance to Washington families experiencing hardships passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today. House Bill 2415, introduced by Rep.... READ MORE

House Passes Uncovered Plates Act: Promoting Safety and Fairness on Our Roads

House Passes Uncovered Plates Act: Promoting Safety and Fairness on Our Roads  OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed House Bill 1963 today, addressing the use of plastic license plate... READ MORE

Simmons bill to extend support services for drug court graduates post-graduation passes House

OLYMPIA – A bill to extend support services for drug court graduates passed the Washington House of Representatives Thursday Afternoon with a vote of 97-00.  Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons... READ MORE

House passes Leavitt bill to accelerate construction of affordable workforce housing. 

Olympia – The Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation designed to address aspects of the housing crisis by building more affordable workforce housing at a faster rate. House Bill... READ MORE