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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...
Ramos’ Fuel Tax Evasion Bill is first on way to Governor’s Desk
OLYMPIA – Transportation fuels, like gasoline, keep Washington moving, but Representative Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah) says not everyone in the chain of supply is paying their fair share when it comes...
Stealthing bill passes house with bipartisan vote
OLYMPIA– Survivors of sexual violence have another path to justice thanks to Rep. Liz Berry (D-Queen Anne) and her HB 1958. The bill allows for survivors of stealthing to bring...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Farmworker Transparency Bill Advances to Senate
OLYMPIA – Today, Washington lawmakers moved closer to ensuring fair treatment and just compensation for the vital farmworker community with the House passage of House Bill 2226. Introduced by Representative...
House Bill 1998 Expands Affordable Housing Options by Allowing Co-Living
OLYMPIA – Soaring rents and limited housing options are forcing Washingtonians to sacrifice location, quality, or even leave their communities in search of more affordable options. House Bill 1998 proposes...
House passes Peterson bill to ban Octopus farming in Washington.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation that will prevent the farming of Octopus in Washington State. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 passed...