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Legislature Approves Reproductive Care Provider Protections
OLYMPIA – Reproductive and gender-affirming care providers have a new layer of protection under new legislation approved by the Legislature this year. Sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), HB 1340...
The Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Act Heads to Governor / Ley Sam Martínez para Detener Novatadas se dirige al gobernador
Ver más abajo para la versión en español Olympia – Legislation to prevent hazing has passed the Legislature and is heading to the governor’s desk for signature. House Bill 1002,...
Rule bill to help kids in crisis now on the way to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA— Helping kids in crisis is the theme of a bill sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) that is now headed to the Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for his signature....
Fey bill will pause the state’s heated airport debate
OLYMPIA—Washington’s heated airport debate has been paused—for now. HB 1791, a bill introduced by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) essentially restarts the process on Washington’s airports. “At the start of this...
Washington Goes Prehistoric: Suciasaurus Named State Dinosaur
OLYMPIA – The Suciasaurus rex took one giant leap towards becoming the official state dinosaur of Washington, as it passed the Senate with a resounding vote of 39-10. This is...
Simmons bill to improve patient access to care passes Senate unanimously
OLYMPIA—A bill to improve patient access to care passed the Senate unanimously yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, House Bill 1357 modernizes the prior authorization process. Before a healthcare...
Timmons’ bill to establish a state emergency medical reserve corps clears Senate
OLYMPIA—The Nooksack River basin in Whatcom County experienced devastating flooding in November 2021. For Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham), it was a dark time that he still thinks about. “So many...
Dental Therapy Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – All health starts with oral health, according to Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane). In his first year as chair of the House Health Care & Wellness Committee, Riccelli championed...
Senate Passes Bill to Ensure Continuity of Developmental Disability Services for Children
OLYMPIA — If a child is diagnosed with a developmental disability at a young age, the diagnosis is usually indefinite and lifelong, yet we continue to put up barriers to...
House Passes Bill to Protect Endangered Orcas
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed legislation on April 11, 2023, to safeguard the endangered orcas in the Salish Sea. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and supported...