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Shewmake bill to relax ADU regulations and increase housing supply passes House 

OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1660, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), to increase housing supply, lower rents, and encourage environmentally friendly development... READ MORE

House passes bills supporting people with developmental disabilities

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House unanimously passed HB 1980 from Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, to remove the ban on Developmental Disabilities Administration clients participating in both employment... READ MORE

House passes ban on weapons at school board meetings, ballot counting centers

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, to ban carrying or possessing guns and other weapons at city council, county council... READ MORE

House Approves Safe Staffing Standards for Hospitals

OLYMPIA – Legislation to create safe staffing standards for hospitals passed the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-43 vote today. HB 1868, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would make... READ MORE

Senn bill preventing youth homelessness passes House

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation from Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) to help ensure young people are not released into homelessness from publicly funded systems of... READ MORE

Johnson bill creating a new tax break to help homeless youth passes House

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation from Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) to help address youth homelessness by providing a property tax exemption to homeowners who host... READ MORE

Ryu’s catalytic converter theft deterrence bill passes House

Olympia—In a rare Saturday floor session, the Washington House of Representatives passed legislation to stem the sharp rise in catalytic converter thefts across Washington state. HB 1815 requires a scrap... READ MORE

Rule bill to expand outdoor education clears House

OLYMPIA – Today, legislation by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) to expand outdoor school programs passed the Washington state House of Representatives 92-6. HB 2078 directs the Office of the Superintendent... READ MORE

Rule bill to support youth mental and physical health clears House 

Olympia – Today, the Washington state House of Representatives passed HB 1664 from Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine), to bring more counselors, nurses and social workers to schools. This bill was... READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students Passes House with Bipartisan Support

Olympia – Legislation to expand the number of schools that offer free meals to all of their students passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a vote of 93-3.... READ MORE