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Nance bill designates bull kelp as Washington state’s official marine forest
OLYMPIA— Bull Kelp may soon get big help thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) to establish the aquatic plant as Washington state’s marine forest with House Bill 1631. ...
Ramel Bill Aims to Speed Up ADU Construction
OLYMPIA – A new legislative proposal aims to fast-track the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by cutting red tape in the permitting process. House Bill 1353, introduced by Rep....
Rep. Janice Zahn’s First Bill Passes House, Improving Homelessness Data Collection
Olympia – Today, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1899, the first bill sponsored by Rep. Janice Zahn (D-Bellevue) to pass in the House. This legislation streamlines...
Expanding Representation on the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee
OLYMPIA – Expanding on the spirit of Nothing About Us, Without Us, House Bill 1185 has passed the House. Introduced by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), the bill strengthens the Correctional...
Strengthening Behavioral Health Crisis Response
OLYMPIA – A measure designed to enhance crisis response services across the state has passed the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1811, introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), integrates...
Rep. Parshley passes bill streamlining collective bargaining negotiations for ferry workers
OLYMPIA — Washington State Ferry System workers received a boost to their collective bargaining efforts with HB 1511 passing off the House floor Tuesday afternoon. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia)...
Gregerson Bill Makes Repairs More Affordable and Empowers Consumers
OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Right to Repair Act (HB 1483), a groundbreaking consumer protection law that ensures Washington residents have the freedom to repair their...
Rep. Lisa Parshley passes first bill off House floor
OLYMPIA — Rep. Lisa Parshley passed her first bill off the House floor today. HB 1186 allows hospitals and other emergency healthcare entities to prescribe a full course of medication instead...
Fosse Bill to Streamline Bargaining for Department of Corrections Employees Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at streamlining the collective bargaining process for Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) members at the Department of Corrections...
House passes Simmons bill to improve Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant pay
OLYMPIA – A bill to increase pay for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) has passed the State House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton,...