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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Farmworker Transparency Bill Advances to Senate
OLYMPIA – Today, Washington lawmakers moved closer to ensuring fair treatment and just compensation for the vital farmworker community with the House passage of House Bill 2226. Introduced by Representative...
House Bill 1998 Expands Affordable Housing Options by Allowing Co-Living
OLYMPIA – Soaring rents and limited housing options are forcing Washingtonians to sacrifice location, quality, or even leave their communities in search of more affordable options. House Bill 1998 proposes...
House passes Peterson bill to ban Octopus farming in Washington.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation that will prevent the farming of Octopus in Washington State. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 passed...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Advances “Nothing About Us Without Us” Act
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards ensuring representation and meaningful participation in policymaking through the passage of House Bill 1541, also known...
Senate is the next stop for Timmons bill that provides a cost-of-living increase to retirees
OLYMPIA—The last several years with high inflation have been difficult for many people, but especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. “I’m concerned about how rising costs impact our retirees,”...
Rep. Taylor’s bill to maximize Office of Public Defense staffing passes House
OLYMPIA—Staffing shortages and increased demand for services have made it difficult for the Office of Public Defense to provide adequate resources. House Bill 1911, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-30th...
House passes Stonier bill establishing independent prosecutor
OLYMPIA—If an independent state agency is being set up to prosecute police violence, it only makes sense to also set up an independent prosecutor to handle those cases, says Rep....
Joint statement from chairs of Members of Color caucuses on rent stabilization
Our communities are begging for housing stability. It is time to listen. This is why both the Senate and House Members of Color caucuses have prioritized stabilizing rent increases (HB...
Simmons bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program passes on to the Senate
OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen the Washington Physician Health Program passed the Washington House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon with a vote of 97-0. Sponsored by Rep Tara Simmons (D-Bremerton),...
Bergquist’s 13 Year Free Bill Passes In Committee
The aspiration for higher education is a dream for many, and for some, one that remains financially out of reach. Rep. Steve Bergquist (D-Renton) has introduced House Bill 2309 to...