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UPDATE: Ryu’s catalytic converter theft legislation receives final approval, headed to Gov’s desk
Olympia—The Washington House of Representatives tonight granted final legislative approval to HB 1815 to deter theft of catalytic converters, a rapidly growing problem in communities across Washington state.The final legislation...
Tharinger: A big state construction budget that meets our state’s big challenges
OLYMPIA—Most supplemental capital budgets make minor changes to the two-year construction budget. This is not most years. “The COVID pandemic has created huge challenges for the people of Washington state,”...
Legislature Approves Development Authority for Interbay National Guard Site
OLYMPIA, WA, March 7, 2022 — Today, the Washington Legislature gave final approval to House Bill 1173, introduced by State Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle), to create a state lands development...
Shewmake bill to encourage clean technology development and family-wage jobs passes House
OLYMPIA – On Friday, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1988 by Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to spur clean technology development by deferring sales and use taxes on...
One-time sales tax holiday bill by Paul and Rule passes House
OLYMPIA— The state House of Representatives has passed a one-time holiday from sales tax for Washington shoppers. September is an especially difficult month for working families because of back-to-school costs....
House passes historic Move Ahead Washington transportation package
Olympia – On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Move Ahead WA, a transportation package that invests in a sustainable, inclusive future for Washington’s transportation sector. The 16-year,...
House Democrats announce removal of export fuel tax from 16-year package, Move Ahead Washington
OLYMPIA — Today, House Transportation Chair Rep. Jake Fey, D-Tacoma, proposed an amendment that would remove the export fuel tax from Move Ahead Washington, the $16-billion Democratic transportation package. The...
Shewmake bill to promote community solar clears House
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives approved House Bill 1814 with a vote of 56-39 to allow more people to benefit from solar energy and save on their energy bills....
House Democrats release supplemental budget proposal to move Washington past the pandemic
OLYMPIA – House Democratic budget writers unveiled their $65 billion supplemental operating budget proposal at a noon press conference today, highlighting the ongoing needs of Washington families amplified by the...
Tharinger: House construction budget means jobs and progress
Capital budget proposal boosts housing, broadband, and infrastructure OLYMPIA—The state construction budget proposed by the House of Representatives would make massive new investments in affordable housing, access to broadband, early...