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Donaghy Passes Bill Supporting Paraeducators 

OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1277 today to improve the course of study paraeducators receive from school districts. Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Snohomish) introduced the legislation... READ MORE

Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37
Street bill to update state climate resiliency plan passes House

OLYMPIA – A bill to requiring the Washington State Department of Ecology to update Washington’s Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy passed the state House of Representatives today with a vote... READ MORE

Gregerson’s Bill to Combat Hunger Now Heads to the Senate

OLYMPIA—Federal funding for pandemic-related grocery supplements ends tomorrow, Feb. 28. That’s why Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac)’s SHB 1784—which was heard today on the House floor and passed unanimously (95-0)—is essential... READ MORE

Fey’s State Trooper Bill Advances to the Senate

OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma)’s bipartisan bill (SHB 1638) to make being a state trooper a more attractive career choice was heard on the House floor today and passed with a... READ MORE

Reed Bill to License Music Therapists Passes House 

OLYMPIA — The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1247 today to establish a new license for music therapists. Introduced by State Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle), the bill aims... READ MORE

Hansen’s Bipartisan Anti-Doxing Bill Clears House, First Piece of Anti-Hate Package 

OLYMPIA — A bill to prohibit individuals from publicly disclosing personally identifiable information with the intent to harass, intimidate, or otherwise cause harm passed the Washington House of Representatives today... READ MORE

Farivar’s Bill Seeking Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Passes Out of Committee

OLYMPIA — Representative Farivar, D- Seattle, recently introduced House Bill 1618 removing the statute of limitations for survivors who want to sue for childhood sexual abuse in civil court. The legislation... READ MORE

Representative Mari Leavitt Passes Four Bills to Senate

OLYMPIA – At the close of week seven of legislative session, and on the heels of fiscal committee cutoff, Representative Leavitt, D-University Place, is proud to share the passage of... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Riparian habitat legislation passes Ag committee, now includes $200 million in requested funding

The bipartisan salmon riparian habitat legislation, House Bill 1720, has taken two more steps toward the governor’s desk. On Friday, the bill unanimously passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.... READ MORE

Life Finds a Way: House Brings Back Morgan Bill to Make Suciasaurus Rex State Dinosaur

OLYMPIA – Surrounded by the children and grandchildren of her colleagues on Children’s Day, Rep. Morgan (D-Parkland) once again asked the House to pass her bill to designate the Suciasaurus... READ MORE