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Rep. Wylie Strengthens Medical Cannabis Tax Exemption Protections

OLYMPIA – Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) is working to protect medical cannabis patients while ensuring tax fairness and regulatory integrity. House bill 1341, which passed the House of Representatives earlier... READ MORE

Protecting Physician Well-Being & Supporting Workforce Retention

OLYMPIA – In the face of mounting stress and burnout, healthcare providers are leaving the profession at alarming rates—threatening the quality of care for communities across the state. To address... READ MORE

Rep. Parshley: Helping car dealership protect their stock is good for consumers

OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats made it easier for companies to protect their inventory and storage facilities with the passage of HB 1688.  Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia) the bill... READ MORE

Bill To Increase Oversight of Detention Facilities Passes House/Cámara de Representantes Aprueba Proyecto de Ley para Aumentar Supervisión de Centros de Detención

Para español ver más abajo Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) delivers floor remarks on House passage of her legislation (HB 1232) concerning private detention facilities in Washington. (Video includes Spanish subtitles)... READ MORE

Nance bill would bring Mosquito Fleet back to life

OLYMPIA – The Mosquito Fleet is one step closer to making a comeback thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap). With HB 1923, local transportation districts could... READ MORE

More Washingtonians could become first-time homebuyers with Taylor bill

    OLYMPIA— The House gave more Washingtonians a path towards home ownership with the passage HB 1696. Sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the bill modifies the 2023... READ MORE

Duerr bill to phase out harmful greenhouse gas passes House

OLYMPIA – Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), the gas used to run refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps is usually colorless and odorless, but can be deadly for the planet when released. That’s why... READ MORE

Rep. Paul Works to Expand Local Government Flexibility for Affordable Housing

OLYMPIA – Local governments across Washington are seeking greater flexibility to address the housing crisis. Thanks to today’s passage of House Bill 1791 in the House of Representatives, that is... READ MORE

Workers Could Soon Use Paid Sick Leave for Immigration Proceedings

OLYMPIA – No worker should have to choose between their paycheck and their family’s future. With the passage of House Bill 1875 by the House of Representatives today, employees could... READ MORE

Timmons Bill to Enhance Public Transit Governing Bodies Passes House

OLYMPIA – Many Washingtonians rely on public transportation every day to get to school, work, and other essential activities. Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1418,... READ MORE