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Members of Color Caucus statement on Passage of the Millionaire’s Tax
Para la versión en español, favor de ver más abajo Yesterday the Washington State Legislature passed the Millionaire’s Tax, a tax of 9.9% on income over $1 million per year, beginning in 2029. The change is a monumental improvement for tax fairness...
Rep. Tharinger announces retirement after eight terms
Statement by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), chair of the House Capital Budget Committee: It has been a honor to serve the good people of the 24th Legislative District for the last 16...
Democrats advance package of bills to strengthen voting rights and election integrity
OLYMPIA — Upholding the freedom to vote is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of a democracy. To that end, the Washington State Legislature recently approved three House bills and two Senate bills aimed at strengthening voting rights protections and ensuring elections are fair,...
Reed bill cuts red tape for building social housing
OLYMPIA – The first House bill signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson makes major strides in addressing Washington’s housing crisis. HB 1687, sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle), authorizes the state or...
Legislature passes Fosse bill to address child care workforce shortage
OLYMPIA—The Washington Legislature has passed House Bill 1128, which establishes the Washington State Child Care Workforce Standards Board. This collaborative body will bring together child care workers, employers, parents, and state agencies to recommend minimum employment standards to address wages, working conditions,...
Senate Passes Berg Bill Giving Local Governments More Flexibility to Support Families, Housing, and Public Health
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 2442, a measure designed to give cities and counties greater flexibility in how they use local tax revenues to support critical community needs,...
Berg Bill Addressing Cash Transactions After End of the Penny Passes Senate
OLYMPIA—Legislation introduced by Rep. April Berg (D–Mill Creek) to establish clear rules for cash transactions following the federal government’s decision to stop minting pennies has passed the Washington State Senate. House Bill...
Senate passes Fosse’s retirement security bill
OLYMPIA—Earlier this week, the Washington State Senate approved Rep. Mary Fosse’s HB 1069, which allows Department of Corrections employees and their unions to negotiate over supplemental retirement benefits, including medical plans. “Those in public service shouldn’t be...
Senate passes Ortiz-Self’s Immigrant Workers Protection Act
Para español, favor de ver más abajo OLYMPIA — This afternoon, the Washington State Senate approved House Bill 2105, legislation sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D–Mukilteo) to ensure workers receive...
Peterson bill setting statewide standards for emergency housing clears Senate.
OLYMPIA – The Senate passed legislation to encourage the siting of emergency shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (also called STEP housing) on Wednesday. Unreasonable and restrictive standards imposed on the...