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House and Senate reach agreement on facial recognition rules
House and Senate reach agreement on facial recognition rules OLYMPIA – On Thursday, March 12, the Washington state House of Representatives and Senate reached a final compromise on legislation (Senate...
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Spokane Lawmakers Applaud Funds for Local Construction Projects
OLYMPIA – Spokane is getting a big boost for local construction projects from the state capital budget which passed the Legislature today. In it are projects championed by Reps. Marcus...
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House and Senate do not reach agreement on Washington Privacy Act
OLYMPIA – Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-Tukwila, issued the following statement today on the Washington Privacy Act (Senate Bill 6281). “Our modern innovation economy is fueled as much by the data...
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Johnson Passes Education, Environment, and At-Risk Youth Bills through Legislature
OLYMPIA – In his very first legislative session, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, prioritized youth, children, and infants as he worked in Olympia. That led to the passage of four...
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Legislature approves anti-swatting measure
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature has approved a bill to increase punishments for false emergency reporting. Known as swatting, this practice sends heavily armed law enforcement to the homes...
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Rep. Pettigrew’s bill increasing social equity in cannabis industry heads to Gov. Inslee
OLYMPIA — The Legislature gave final approval today (Tue., Mar. 10) to a bill intended to improve equity in the awarding of licenses to participate in Washington’s cannabis industry. House...
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Leavitt Passes New Bills to Assist Military Families
OLYMPIA – Military families will have less regulations and stronger protections thanks to two new bills passed by the Legislature this year. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced two bills...
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Rep. Davis bill to provide rapid access to addiction treatment passes legislature
OLYMPIA—Today the Washington House of Representatives gave final approval to House Bill 2642 by Rep. Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline). The legislation prohibits health insurance plans offered to public employees, Medicaid enrollees,...
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Legislature passes Ramos’ bipartisan carbon sequestration bill
OLYMPIA— A measure supporting the forest-product sector’s role in carbon sequestration and the state’s climate response efforts is headed to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2528, sponsored by state Representative...
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Legislators join forces to forge bipartisan changes to driver’s licenses and identicards
OLYMPIA – Last Friday, the House passed Senate Bill 6429, sponsored by Senator Sharon Brown (R- Kennewick) which permits Washingtonians to add new designations on driver’s licenses and identicards. Persons...