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ADVISORY: House Democratic members to announce corporate tax accountability package
OLYMPIA – A group of House Democrats will announce a corporate tax accountability package at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 in the House Democratic Caucus room. The package will...
House passes package of bills to support veterans and active duty members
OLYMPIA – The three first bills passed by the House of Representatives this morning—all with unanimous votes—will help active duty members, veterans, and their families to have access to services...
Local governments may be allowed to enter the 21st century
OLYMPIA – In an effort to streamline processes, the state House has approved legislation to allow local governments to use electronic signatures and records. HB 2427, sponsored by Rep. Larry...
Sawyer bill to help break the cycle of poverty passes House
OLYMPIA – Last night the House passed Rep. David Sawyer’s (D – Parkland) bill to address the cycle of poverty and help find ways to give future generations more opportunities...
House approves bill to address teacher shortage crisis
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed another bill aimed at getting more qualified teachers into our classrooms to address the growing teacher crisis in Washington. HB 2573 would ramp...
House passes suicide awareness and prevention measure
OLYMPIA – Late last night, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2793 on a 93-4 vote. The legislation will raise awareness and increase suicide prevention education by working...
Statement by Rep. Hans Dunshee on the state revenue forecast
The new revenue forecast shows it’s a myth that we can grow our way out of the McCleary responsibility. Our state is growing jobs faster than almost anywhere else in...
House passes Rep. Lytton bill to simplify B&O tax filing for businesses
OLYMPIA – House Finance Chair Rep. Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) wants to make it easier for Washington businesses to file their B&O taxes. Last night the House passed Lytton’s...
Bill to address police shootings passes House
OLYMPIA – House Bill 2908, which will create a task force to review current laws, practices and policies regarding the use of deadly force passed out of the House yesterday...
Rep. Goodman bills protecting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence pass House
OLYMPIA – As chair of the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) often hears moving, painful stories from crime victims testifying about their experiences. Those stories have motivated...