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Committee Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a win for inclusivity, the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations passed House Bill 2209 establishing Lunar New Year as a legislatively recognized holiday. Rep....
Fey bill aims to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy of...
Donaghy legislation to prevent speeding-related collisions heard in committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation designed to curb speeding-related collisions was heard in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday. House Bill 2384 reduces barriers to the use of traffic cameras to...
Berg bill to provide predictable, sustainable funding for affordable housing heard in House Finance Committee
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House Finance Committee met to hear testimony on House Bill 2276, sponsored by Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek. The bill, also known as The Affordable...
Riccelli’s universal free school meals bill approved by Education Committee
OLYMPIA – Hungry kids can’t focus on learning with empty stomachs. If they can’t focus, they can’t learn. Throughout the years, Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) has led the charge to...
Elected officials, residents propose action to cut noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport
OLYMPIA — Legislators, local elected officials, and community members gathered at a press conference Monday to demand economic and social justice for people living near Sea-Tac Airport. Speakers supported legislation (SB...
Smokey Bear license plate hears public testimony; needs public support
OLYMPIA—Do you love Smokey Bear? Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek) does, and so does Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest). Both state legislators have bills in the Washington State Legislature this year...
“We don’t want WA state to be an arms dealer:” Senn’s HB 2021 Heard in Committee
OLYMPIA—In a bold move to curb the flow of firearms into the wrong hands, Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) presented House Bill 2021 to the House Committee on Civil Rights...
Berg Introduces the College Athlete Protection Act
OLYMPIA—In a shift towards recalibrating the dynamics of college sports, Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) has introduced the College Athlete Protection Act (CAP Act) with bipartisan support. This legislation aims...
Bill increasing access to public service loan forgiveness passes committee
OLYMPIA— Between March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023, 11,780 public service employees in Washington state have received a total of $766.70 million dollars in federal student loan forgiveness through...