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House Passes Ortiz-Self bill expanding multilingual access / Cámara aprueba proyecto de Ortiz-Self que amplía el acceso multilingüe
Para español, vea más abajo OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives today approved House Bill 2475, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, to ensure that state agencies provide...
Cámara aprueba proyecto para proteger a trabajadores inmigrantes / House passes bill to protect immigrant workers
Scroll down for English version OLYMPIA — El viernes, 13 de febrero, la Cámara de Representantes de Washington aprobó el Proyecto de Ley HB 2105, patrocinado por la representante Lillian...
House passes bill to protect immigrant workers, businesses, and Washington’s economy
OLYMPIA — Last night, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2105, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D–Mukilteo, to strengthen transparency and fairness when federal immigration inspections occur in...
House Passes Salahuddin Bill to Unlock Affordable Housing on Religious Properties
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1859 with overwhelming bipartisan support (94–1), sending the bill to the Senate. Sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),...
House passes Mena bill to lower energy costs for working families
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives today approved House Bill 1903, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, to establish a low-income energy assistance program aimed at helping families afford...
House approves Fosse’s Wage Recovery Act to strengthen enforcement and protect workers
OLYMPIA – Last night, the Washington State House of Representatives approved House Bill 2479, sponsored by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), to strengthen Washington’s response to wage theft, enforcement, and ensure...
Parshley bill addresses veterinary care shortages in Washington
OLYMPIA – An important step towards addressing Washington’s veterinary care shortages passed off the House floor today. HB 2247, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia), adjusts current veterinarian-client-patient relationships to allow for telehealth visits. ...
House Passes “Ryan’s Law,” Restoring Compassion and Dignity to End-of-Life Care
OLYMPIA — In the final chapter of life, comfort should never be denied by bureaucracy. This week, the Washington State House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 2152, Ryan’s Law, ensuring that terminally ill...
Say NAY to Noncompetes: House bans noncompete agreements to support Washington workers
OLYMPIA – A pair of pro-worker bills passed the House yesterday, providing some certainty for workers in an uncertain and tumultuous economic climate. Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) passed HB 1155,...
House passes Walen bill ensuring pet insurance coverage continues
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill protecting insurance coverage for household pets. House Bill 1078 prohibits a pet insurer from canceling or refusing to renew a pet...