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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Orwall’s foreclosure protections measures head to Governor
OLYMPIA—Housing has been a priority this session for Washington legislators, and Rep. Tina Orwall knows a thing or two about helping families keep their homes. In 2011, the Des Moines...
Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes Senate with strong bipartisan support
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 1085, which reduces plastic pollution in three distinct ways, with a strong bipartisan vote of 37-11. The...
Governor Inslee signs measure to increase transparency in deadly force investigations
OLYMPIA–Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1179 into law. The measure authorizes the release of nonconviction data to the Office of the State Auditor for the express purpose of...
Timmons’ water rights adjudication bill passes Senate
OLYMPIA— “Adjudication doesn’t need to be a daunting process if people are equipped with the right information,” said Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) as HB 1792 passed off the House floor...
Hansen’s bipartisan anti-doxing bill passes WA Senate
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1335 today, a significant first step in combatting the rise of hate-based incidents throughout the state. Introduced by State Rep. Drew...
Bipartisan Gregerson/Barkis ADU bill passes Senate
OLYMPIA— Washington state has a housing crisis. In the next 20 years, one million homes must be built to keep up with demand and the state is currently between 150,000...
Bateman: Working together to solve our housing crisis
Bateman: Working together to solve our housing crisis OLYMPIA—The middle housing legislation (House Bill 1110) proposed by Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) now has the support of the Association of Washington...
My Health, My Data Act passes Senate
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington State Senate passed a substitute version of House Bill 1155, the My Health, My Data Act, increasing consumer protections regarding the collection, sharing, and sale...
Legislature Passes Senn Bill to Promote Safe and Inclusive Schools
OLYMPIA— “I am thrilled to share news of the final passage of House Bill 1207, inspired by the voices of Bellevue School District high school students, who called for better...
Governor’s desk is the next stop for Fey legislation to help homeless students / Escritorio del gobernador es la próxima parada de legislación de Fey para ayudar a estudiantes sin hogar
Ver más abajo para la versión en español OLYMPIA—Washington state has an alarming homelessness crisis. Among those without a roof over their head every night are 30,000 students—or about three...