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Johnson bill creating a new tax break to help homeless youth passes House
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation from Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) to help address youth homelessness by providing a property tax exemption to homeowners who host...
Ryu’s catalytic converter theft deterrence bill passes House
Olympia—In a rare Saturday floor session, the Washington House of Representatives passed legislation to stem the sharp rise in catalytic converter thefts across Washington state. HB 1815 requires a scrap...
Rule bill to expand outdoor education clears House
OLYMPIA – Today, legislation by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) to expand outdoor school programs passed the Washington state House of Representatives 92-6. HB 2078 directs the Office of the Superintendent...
Rule bill to support youth mental and physical health clears House
Olympia – Today, the Washington state House of Representatives passed HB 1664 from Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine), to bring more counselors, nurses and social workers to schools. This bill was...
Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students Passes House with Bipartisan Support
Olympia – Legislation to expand the number of schools that offer free meals to all of their students passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a vote of 93-3....
Shewmake bill responds to inflation on critical home repairs for low-income, rural families
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2098 by Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to ensure that all families have access to a critical home loan repair...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Orwall bill to increase language access in public schools clears House
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington State House of Representatives voted to approve legislation that will help close equity gaps in our schools by establishing a language access program for culturally...
WA House Passes Silenced No More Act
OLYMPIA — The Washington House of Representatives passed the Silenced No More Act today, moving the state one step closer to protecting workers from the abusive use of non-disclosure &...
Rule bill to support farmers after natural disasters passes House
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives advanced legislation by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) today to assist farmers and ranchers recovering from natural disasters. HB 2051 requires the Washington state...
House Passes Goodman Bill to Add “Coercive Control” to Definition of Domestic Violence
OLYMPIA – Legislation to add “coercive control” to the definition of domestic violence passed the Washington State House of Representatives yesterday. House Bill 1901, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) passed with a bipartisan...