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House passes Senn bill to expand access to child care
OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed the Fair Start for Kids Act, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), to address the child care crisis and make child care more...
Riccelli Bill to Strengthen Washington’s Public Health System Passes State House
OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen and significantly improve Washington’s foundational public health system passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a bipartisan vote. Originally requested by Gov. Jay...
Leavitt rail safety bill passes state House
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to help build a stronger, safer railway network by giving the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission...
Johnson’s Use of Force Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – After months of work by the families of victims of police violence, elected officials, law enforcement organizations and other community groups to answer the call for action in the wake of lives lost...
State House Passes Worker Protection Act
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House voted 53-44 to pass the Worker Protection Act to allow workers to sue businesses on behalf of the state for violating labor and workplace standard...
Taylor bill to increase access to ride shares passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) to lower requirements for the state ride share program so more people can access the...
Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House
OLYMPIA – On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by...
State House passes Leavitt’s workforce training bill
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to extend a tax credit for businesses working with students in employment training programs. The...
Johnson’s Youth Attorney Access Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – The House voted 56-41 today to approve new legislation to protect the constitutional right to counsel for young people. HB 1140 requires that a youth is provided access...
Simmons bills gain bipartisan support in state House
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Tarra Simmons saw two of her prime-sponsored bills pass out of the House of Representatives Monday (Mar. 1) with bipartisan majority votes. Both bills will now...