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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
House passes Nance bill clarifying high school graduation requirements
OLYMPIA— Decades of high school graduation code revisions have made it difficult for students and families to find the information they need to earn a diploma. House Bill 2110, sponsored...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Ortiz-Self Offers Relief to Those Facing Pandemic Unemployment Overpayment Interest
OLYMPIA – Relief is on the way for Washingtonians facing overpayment assessments and accruing interest on unemployment benefits received during the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 1975, sponsored by Rep. Ortiz-Self...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes HB 1932 Promoting Local Democracy
OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed House Bill 1932, introduced by Representative Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac). The legislation aims to bolster local democracy, enhance voter turnout, and foster equitable representation across...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Farivar Bill Addressing Antitrust Penalties
OLYMPIA – Currently, Washington’s maximum penalty for antitrust violations is a measly $900,000, a slap on the wrist for corporations raking in millions through illegal schemes. This allows bad actors...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Fosse Bill Expands Incentives for Decarbonization in Large Buildings
OLYMPIA – In a significant step towards addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that would increase incentive payments for decarbonization...