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Behavioral Health Response Bill Advances to Governor
OLYMPIA – Yesterday afternoon, House Bill 1811, sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), cleared the Senate unanimously and now awaits the Governor’s signature. The bill defines “co-response” as a partnership...
Ferguson Signs Fosse Bill Strengthening Workforce Development & Public Works Transparency
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1549 into law modifying the responsible bidder criteria for public works projects. The bill further supports workforce development in construction through training for apprentices;...
Timmons bill strengthening local public transportation policy headed to Governors’ desk
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Legislature took a major step toward ensuring representation and meaningful participation in public transportation policy. The State Senate passed House Bill 1418 off the...
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...