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Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),...
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1177 into law, expanding the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program. Sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill removes the waitlist...
Governor signs Peterson bill ending the use of ‘Prison Riot Offense’ in juvenile detention system.
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor...
Governor Ferguson Signs Affordable Housing Bill into Law
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1494 into law, delivering a major win for communities across Washington in the fight for more stable and affordable housing....
Governor signs Bernbaum bills boosting forest health and wildfire prevention
OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) celebrates two bills signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1563 increases oversight and safety for prescribed wildfire burns....
Gov. Signs Rep. Paul’s Bill Expanding Local Housing Flexibility into Law
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1791 into law. Introduced by Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), the bill is a critical move forward in the fight against Washington’s...
Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for...
Gov. Signs HB 1391 to Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Reduce Recidivism
OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed HB 1391, sponsored by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), into law, marking a meaningful win for juvenile justice reform. The bill standardizes juvenile diversion programs...
Governor Signs Taylor Bill Expanding Historic Covenant Homeownership Program
Olympia, WA – Today Governor Ferguson signed Second Substitute House Bill 1696 (SSHB 1696) into law, expanding the Covenant Homeownership Program originally introduced by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way)...
Governor Signs HB 1222 to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Washington’s Gambling Industry
Olympia – On Monday the Governor signed into law House Bill 1222, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) to bolster protection for sensitive financial and security data within Washington’s...