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Salahuddin Passes First Bill from House Advancing Justice for Rape Survivors

OLYMPIA – Today, the House advanced House Bill 1484, expanding aggravating circumstances for sentencing to include rape-related pregnancies, regardless of the victim’s age. Under current law, courts may impose exceptional... READ MORE

Doglio Bill Provides Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors

Olympia — The House Early Learning & Human Services Committee has taken a decisive step to enhance the lives of over 5,000 Washington residents who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI)... READ MORE

Bill establishing Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program passes committee

Olympia— State Rep. Julia Reed (D- Seattle) continues her work with students and universities to expand friction-free pathways from high school to post secondary education for all Washingtonians.  HB 1557,... READ MORE

Rep. Lisa Parshley: Give workers a voice on new technologies being introduced in their workspaces

OLYMPIA—A bill strengthening workers voice and bargaining rights passed through the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee today. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia), House Bill 1622 allows public sector... READ MORE

12’s Just Scored – House Declares an Official 12s Day!

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1759 today designating Dec. 12th as “Day of the 12s”. As the official name for Seahawks fans, the 12’s... READ MORE

Kloba’s People’s Privacy Act Clears Committee

OLYMPIA – Washington state is one step closer to stronger digital privacy protections as Rep. Shelley Kloba’s (D–Kenmore) People’s Privacy Act successfully advanced out of committee on February 14. This... READ MORE

Legislative Black Caucus Condemns House Bill 1959: A Threat to Racial Equity and Justice in Washington

The Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (WSLBC) strongly condemns House Bill 1959, which seeks to dismantle the Office of Equity and gut efforts aimed at achieving racial and social justice... READ MORE

Ortiz-Self releases statement on Governor Ferguson’s 2/13/25 press conference 

Para español, ver más abajo State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, released the statement below on Governor Ferguson’s remarks about the Keep Washington Working Act during his press conference earlier today:... READ MORE

Taylor Bill Provides Equity in End-of-life Care Administration

OLYMPIA—When faced with a terminal illness or sudden accident, having end-of-life care instructions can provide peace of mind and lessen anxiety for friends and family who might have to make... READ MORE

Stearns Bill Protects Against Disclosure of Sensitive Information at WA’s Gambling Commission 

  OLYMPIA— Today the House passed HB 1222 sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) that carves out exemptions to the Public Records Act for Washington’s Gambling Commission to protect against... READ MORE