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Governor Signs Taylor Bill Bringing Parity to End-of-life Care for All Washingtonians
OLYMPIA – Pregnant individuals can now make critical decisions about their own healthcare wishes in the state’s advance directive laws thanks to House Bill 1215, sponsored by Rep. Jamila...
Taylor Bill Strengthens Background Checks to Protect Vulnerable Populations
OLYMPIA – Washington is facing a shortage of qualified caregivers for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, in part due to long wait times for applicant background checks....
Gov. Signs Bill Strengthening Medical Cannabis Tax Protections
OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed House Bill 1341 into law, a measure that bolsters protections for medical cannabis patients in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver), the legislation...
Statement from Rep. Debra Lekanoff on Senate Changes to Rent Stabilization Legislation
“Today, I speak with a heavy heart on behalf of the thousands of Washingtonians who are holding on by a thread—our elders, our youth, our working families—who asked for one...
House and Senate Democrats release updated progressive revenue proposal, hearings in coming days
House and Senate Democratic budget leaders released an updated legislative package to raise new progressive revenue and fund K-12 education and essential state services this week. It would raise nearly...
Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – Workers in Washington could soon use their paid sick leave for immigration-related matters, thanks to Senate passage of House Bill 1875. The bill, now heading to the Governor’s...
Transit Oriented Development passes Senate
OLYMPIA – A smarter approach to addressing Washington’s housing shortage is possible thanks to HB 1491, or Transit Oriented Development, passing the Senate with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Julia...
Essential healthcare industry transparency bill passes Senate
OLYMPIA— A priority bill for Healthcare & Wellness Committee Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) heads to the Governor’s desk as HB 1686 passed the Senate today. HB 1686 lays the...
Simmons bill ensuring coverage for life-saving mental health care on its way to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – In a major step forward for mental health care in Washington, the State Senate near-unanimously passed House Bill 1432 today, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk. ...
Governor Signs Farivar Bill Addressing Judicial Delays
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1112, a bipartisan bill to reduce delays in Seattle Municipal Court by eliminating a city residency requirement for pro tempore judges. Introduced...