Click here to sign up to receive latest news from the House Democratic Caucus.
House passes ban on weapons at school board meetings, ballot counting centers
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, to ban carrying or possessing guns and other weapons at city council, county council...
House Approves Safe Staffing Standards for Hospitals
OLYMPIA – Legislation to create safe staffing standards for hospitals passed the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-43 vote today. HB 1868, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would make...
Senn bill preventing youth homelessness passes House
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation from Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) to help ensure young people are not released into homelessness from publicly funded systems of...
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...