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Bill To Increase Oversight of Detention Facilities Passes House/Cámara de Representantes Aprueba Proyecto de Ley para Aumentar Supervisión de Centros de Detención
Para español ver más abajo Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) delivers floor remarks on House passage of her legislation (HB 1232) concerning private detention facilities in Washington. (Video includes Spanish subtitles)...
Nance bill would bring Mosquito Fleet back to life
OLYMPIA – The Mosquito Fleet is one step closer to making a comeback thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap). With HB 1923, local transportation districts could...
More Washingtonians could become first-time homebuyers with Taylor bill
OLYMPIA— The House gave more Washingtonians a path towards home ownership with the passage HB 1696. Sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the bill modifies the 2023...
Duerr bill to phase out harmful greenhouse gas passes House
OLYMPIA – Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), the gas used to run refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps is usually colorless and odorless, but can be deadly for the planet when released. That’s why...
Rep. Paul Works to Expand Local Government Flexibility for Affordable Housing
OLYMPIA – Local governments across Washington are seeking greater flexibility to address the housing crisis. Thanks to today’s passage of House Bill 1791 in the House of Representatives, that is...
Workers Could Soon Use Paid Sick Leave for Immigration Proceedings
OLYMPIA – No worker should have to choose between their paycheck and their family’s future. With the passage of House Bill 1875 by the House of Representatives today, employees could...
Timmons Bill to Enhance Public Transit Governing Bodies Passes House
OLYMPIA – Many Washingtonians rely on public transportation every day to get to school, work, and other essential activities. Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1418,...
Smart use of existing space: Walen bill to build housing in commercial buildings clears the House.
OLYMPIA – Washington is in a housing crisis. A key factor in this problem is a widespread lack of housing supply. Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, is continuing her efforts to...
Equal access to justice: Peterson bill helps courts provide interpreter services
OLYMPIA – Court proceedings can be confusing for everyone but can be even more onerous for Washington residents who have limited fluency in English. Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, is working to...
Rep. Cortes: ‘Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Cut Recidivism Rates’
OLYMPIA – In a major victory for juvenile justice reform, the House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1391 today. Introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), the legislation will help...