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House sends rent stabilization to the Senate, moving toward predictability for Washington renters

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives took a consequential step to protect renters on Monday by passing the rent stabilization bill and sending it to the Senate. House... READ MORE

Rep. Bronoske speaking on the floor
Healthcare bills aimed to lower costs and increase accessibility pass house with overwhelming bipartisan support

OLYMPIA – Healthcare & Wellness Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske continued his work lowering costs and expanding access with the passage of two pieces of priority legislation off the House floor.  ... READ MORE

How Do We Recruit More Educators? HB 1651 Provides A Simple Answer

OLYMPIA – Washington faces a teacher shortage, particularly when considering discrepancies between the gender and racial demographics of teachers. House Bill 1651, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), takes a... READ MORE

Bill Strengthening Public Safety Measures for Sexually Violent Predators Advances to the Senate

Olympia, WA — House Bill 1133, a measure aimed at enhancing public safety by refining the civil commitment process for sexually violent predators (SVPs), has passed the Washington State House... READ MORE

Rep. Wylie Strengthens Medical Cannabis Tax Exemption Protections

OLYMPIA – Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) is working to protect medical cannabis patients while ensuring tax fairness and regulatory integrity. House bill 1341, which passed the House of Representatives earlier... READ MORE

Protecting Physician Well-Being & Supporting Workforce Retention

OLYMPIA – In the face of mounting stress and burnout, healthcare providers are leaving the profession at alarming rates—threatening the quality of care for communities across the state. To address... READ MORE

Rep. Parshley: Helping car dealership protect their stock is good for consumers

OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats made it easier for companies to protect their inventory and storage facilities with the passage of HB 1688.  Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia) the bill... READ MORE

Bill To Increase Oversight of Detention Facilities Passes House/Cámara de Representantes Aprueba Proyecto de Ley para Aumentar Supervisión de Centros de Detención

Para español ver más abajo Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) delivers floor remarks on House passage of her legislation (HB 1232) concerning private detention facilities in Washington. (Video includes Spanish subtitles)... READ MORE

Nance bill would bring Mosquito Fleet back to life

OLYMPIA – The Mosquito Fleet is one step closer to making a comeback thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap). With HB 1923, local transportation districts could... READ MORE

More Washingtonians could become first-time homebuyers with Taylor bill

    OLYMPIA— The House gave more Washingtonians a path towards home ownership with the passage HB 1696. Sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the bill modifies the 2023... READ MORE