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Fey on HB 1638: An Incentive Program to Make Being a State Trooper a More Attractive Career Choice
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) has introduced HB 1638, which will focus on the recruitment for the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The bill is an incentive program to make being a...
Representative Darya Farivar Passes First Bill to Senate
OLYMPIA — Representative Farivar, D- Seattle, recently introduced House Bill 1345, removing extended family visitation from the list of privileges that the Department of Corrections requires incarcerated individuals to contribute...
Rule Supports Bill for Youth Development Grants
OLYMPIA—Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) introduced HB 1386, a youth development bill, earlier this session. It passed out of committee last week and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee. The...
Representative Amy Walen Passes Three Bills to Senate
OLYMPIA—What happens when HOA’s restrict the ability to house individuals and cities lack flexibility to build more homes, especially affordable housing? Representative Walen, (D- Kirkland) introduced and passed three pieces...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Public hearing set for bipartisan legislation that offers solution to salmon recovery and riparian areas
Bipartisan legislation in the state House of Representatives to improve salmon recovery and riparian habitat is scheduled for a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the...
Rep. April Berg Promotes Water Safety and Drowning Prevention with House Bill 1750
Olympia, WA – State Representative April Berg (D – Mill Creek) introduced House Bill 1750, also known as Yori’s Law, aimed at promoting water safety and drowning prevention education. Drowning...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bill to set accountability measures in the operation of private detention facilities to be heard in House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee this Tuesday
WHAT: Hearing on HB 1470, Concerning private detention facilities, House Committee on Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. House Bill 1470, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, would establish accountability measures in private...
Timmons Passes First Bill to Protect Consumers by Streamlining Auto Trade-In Process
OLYMPIA—Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) passed his first bill off the House floor today. House Bill 1302 allows a car dealership to file a report of sale on behalf of an...
Right to Repair Bills heard in House and Senate
OLYMPIA—House and Senate committees heard public testimony this week on right to repair legislation sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) and Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell). Under HB 1392 (SB 5464),...
Sen. Frame, Rep. Thai Introduce Washington State Wealth Tax
The Washington State Wealth Tax would tax extreme wealth derived from the ownership of stocks, bonds, and other financial assets with the proceeds dedicated to education, housing, disability services, and...