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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Increasing Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
OLYMPIA – Washington is a state dedicated to its public servants, the everyday heroes who keep our communities safe, healthy, and educated. But even heroes face challenges, and student loan...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Cortes Bill to Expand Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Pool Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, House Bill 1530, introduced by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was voted out of the House unanimously. Washington has taken multiple steps in recent years to address the...
Donaghy bill seeks to lower the blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05
OLYMPIA—In 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that lowered the blood alcohol content (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05. It was the first state in the nation to do so....
Two Simmons bills hear public testimony in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee
OLYMPIA—Two of Rep. Tarra Simmons’ (D-Bremerton) bills to improve access to health care were heard in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee last Friday, Jan. 19. The first of...
Simmons’ Judicial Discretion Act (HB 2001) to hear public testimony in the House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee
OLYMPIA—Turning her troubled past into success to help others has been something Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) has been known for ever since she became a state representative in 2021. As...
Bronoske bill to expand access to anaphylaxis meds in schools passed out of committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation which will expand in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication has passed out of the House Education Committee. Introduced by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608...
Committee Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a win for inclusivity, the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations passed House Bill 2209 establishing Lunar New Year as a legislatively recognized holiday. Rep....
Fey bill aims to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy of...
Donaghy legislation to prevent speeding-related collisions heard in committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation designed to curb speeding-related collisions was heard in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday. House Bill 2384 reduces barriers to the use of traffic cameras to...
Berg bill to provide predictable, sustainable funding for affordable housing heard in House Finance Committee
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House Finance Committee met to hear testimony on House Bill 2276, sponsored by Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek. The bill, also known as The Affordable...