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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Slatter’s Emissions Limit Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA—This afternoon, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a measure to amend state greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits for consistency with the most recent assessment of climate change science....
House passes Doglio’s firearms/vulnerable adult protection orders legislation
OLYMPIA—Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 2305 by Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) to extend protections for vulnerable adults against people deemed too dangerous to possess firearms. Under current...
Johnson Bill to Spark Interest in Renewable Energy Careers Passes House
OLYMPIA – Speaking from the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, acknowledged the voices of thousands of Washington students who want the government...
Shewmake’s Rural Childcare Access Act passes House with nearly unanimous, bipartisan support
OLYMPIA— On Thursday, February 13, the Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to help struggling childcare providers and bolster the childcare workforce. “In...
Entenman Bill to Alleviate Family Poverty Passes House
OLYMPIA – Families who rely on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program may soon have an easier time accessing this vital cash benefit. House Bill 2441, sponsored by...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 1st Legislative District Town Hall and Telephone Town Hall
WHO: Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland), Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) WHAT: Town Hall and Telephone Town Hall WHEN: Town Hall- Saturday, February 22, 3 – 5 p.m. Telephone Town...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Blake’s bill to recover derelict gear goes to Senate
OLYMPIA—On a unanimous vote yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives approved a measure addressing the recovery of coastal crab derelict gear. HB 2250 authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife,...
Leavitt Rail Safety Governance Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – New requirements to prevent another tragedy like the Amtrak derailment in 2017 near DuPont could become law after a bill was passed by the House today. State Representative...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Goodman named Legislator of the Year by Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
OLYMPIA – – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), an attorney and criminal justice expert, was named Legislator of the Year by the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) at its annual Award Luncheon...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Washington Census Bill of Rights passes House
OLYMPIA—This afternoon, on a 66-30 vote, the Washington House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ensuring the 2020 Census count is accurate. House Bill 2527, crafted after a law enacted...