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Reed Bill to License Music Therapists Passes House 

OLYMPIA — The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1247 today to establish a new license for music therapists. Introduced by State Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle), the bill aims... READ MORE

Hansen’s Bipartisan Anti-Doxing Bill Clears House, First Piece of Anti-Hate Package 

OLYMPIA — A bill to prohibit individuals from publicly disclosing personally identifiable information with the intent to harass, intimidate, or otherwise cause harm passed the Washington House of Representatives today... READ MORE

Farivar’s Bill Seeking Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Passes Out of Committee

OLYMPIA — Representative Farivar, D- Seattle, recently introduced House Bill 1618 removing the statute of limitations for survivors who want to sue for childhood sexual abuse in civil court. The legislation... READ MORE

Representative Mari Leavitt Passes Four Bills to Senate

OLYMPIA – At the close of week seven of legislative session, and on the heels of fiscal committee cutoff, Representative Leavitt, D-University Place, is proud to share the passage of... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Riparian habitat legislation passes Ag committee, now includes $200 million in requested funding

The bipartisan salmon riparian habitat legislation, House Bill 1720, has taken two more steps toward the governor’s desk. On Friday, the bill unanimously passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.... READ MORE

Life Finds a Way: House Brings Back Morgan Bill to Make Suciasaurus Rex State Dinosaur

OLYMPIA – Surrounded by the children and grandchildren of her colleagues on Children’s Day, Rep. Morgan (D-Parkland) once again asked the House to pass her bill to designate the Suciasaurus... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Washington Legislators form First Latino Democratic Caucus / Legisladores de Washington forman el Primer Caucus Demócrata Latino

Vea más abajo para la versión en español  OLYMPIA—Eight House and three Senate Democrats in the Washington State Legislature announced the creation of the first ever Latino caucus. “I am... READ MORE

Traffic Safety for All Act passes House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee

OLYMPIA- HB 1513, the Traffic Safety for All Act, which would re-prioritize police time from low-risk traffic stops to safety related stops cleared its first legislative hurdle when it passed... READ MORE

Timmons’ Graduate Student Loan Bill Passes Out of Committee

OLYMPIA—Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) says that education has always played a special role in his life. As a legislator who attended Washington state public schools throughout his life and having... READ MORE

Legislation creating a private right of action for unlawful harm from police passes House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee 

OLYMPIA – House Bill 1025, sponsored by Rep. Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, cleared its first major legislative hurdle when it was voted out of the House Civil Rights & Judiciary... READ MORE