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Hansen’s bipartisan anti-doxing bill passes WA Senate

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1335 today, a significant first step in combatting the rise of hate-based incidents throughout the state. Introduced by State Rep. Drew... READ MORE

Bipartisan Gregerson/Barkis ADU bill passes Senate

OLYMPIA— Washington state has a housing crisis. In the next 20 years, one million homes must be built to keep up with demand and the state is currently between 150,000... READ MORE

Bateman: Working together to solve our housing crisis

Bateman: Working together to solve our housing crisis  OLYMPIA—The middle housing legislation (House Bill 1110) proposed by Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) now has the support of the Association of Washington... READ MORE

My Health, My Data Act passes Senate

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington State Senate passed a substitute version of House Bill 1155, the My Health, My Data Act, increasing consumer protections regarding the collection, sharing, and sale... READ MORE

Legislature Passes Senn Bill to Promote Safe and Inclusive Schools

OLYMPIA— “I am thrilled to share news of the final passage of House Bill 1207, inspired by the voices of Bellevue School District high school students, who called for better... READ MORE

Governor’s desk is the next stop for Fey legislation to help homeless students / Escritorio del gobernador es la próxima parada de legislación de Fey para ayudar a estudiantes sin hogar

Ver más abajo para la versión en español OLYMPIA—Washington state has an alarming homelessness crisis. Among those without a roof over their head every night are 30,000 students—or about three... READ MORE

Lekanoff hosts lawmakers and tribal leaders to view film on salmon recovery

OLYMPIA – Last Monday, March 27, legislators and Washington tribal leaders gathered to view a documentary on salmon recovery, entitled “Our Sacred Obligation”, and to discuss the sustainability of salmon... READ MORE

Senn Invited to Participate in White House Antisemitism Listening Session

OLYMPIA—Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), Chair of the Jewish Caucus for the Washington State Legislature, was invited to participate in a White House Listening Session on the National Strategy to Counter... READ MORE

House transportation budget passes House

OLYMPIA—A week ago, the House Democrats released their proposed transportation budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Today, the $13.6 billion spending authority passed off the House floor with a vote of... READ MORE

Freshman Legislator Clyde Shavers Passes Two Bills to Governor

OLYMPIA – Last Wednesday marked Senate passage of two important pieces of legislation, House Bill 1458 and House Bill 1499, for freshman Rep. Clyde Shavers’, D-Oak Harbor. HB 1458 establishes... READ MORE