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Rep. ALex Ramel at his desk on the floor
House Passes Rep. Ramel’s Scenic Bikeways Legislation

Today the Washington State House of Representatives approved HB 2587, Representative Alex Ramel’s scenic bikeways legislation. This was Ramel’s first bill to pass off the house floor, and it received... READ MORE

Rep. Duerr on the State House floor
House Passes Rep. Duerr’s First Bill

Today the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Davina Duerr’s first bill, HB 2348. The legislation would streamline reporting for state funding related to housing, and has broad... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 28th Legislative District State Representatives on Saturday, February 22

Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: Town Hall meeting with 28th Legislative District constituents When: Saturday, February 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: University Place... READ MORE

Das and Mead team up on minimum content recycling requirements and tackle other environmental protection policies

OLYMPIA — Sen. Mona Das (D-Kent) and Rep. Jared Mead (D-Mill Creek) are sponsoring Senate Bill 6645 and House Bill 2722 to establish minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements and require... READ MORE

Rep. Eric Pettigrew to retire from Legislature in January 2021

OLYMPIA – In a move that took many by surprise, state Rep. Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) announced this morning (Thu., Jan. 30) that he will retire from the Washington State Legislature... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes bill to help fund projects in distressed communities

OLYMPIA—Organizations in very distressed and low-income areas could soon get much needed Capital Budget funding for projects that serve their communities if a bill passed by the House today reaches... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes Blake bill to improve drought response

OLYMPIA—This evening, on a 79-17 vote, the House of Representatives passed a drought preparedness and response measure to modernize Washington’s drought statutes. “Right now, each time we’re hit by a... READ MORE

House passes Orwall bill to provide condo owners with environmentally friendly landscaping options

OLYMPIA – On Monday, January 27, the Washington state House of Representatives passed legislation (House Bill 1165) which would allow owners of condominiums to utilize water-efficient landscaping techniques on their... READ MORE

House Passes Entenman Bill to Give Students with Unpaid Fines Relief

OLYMPIA – Students with unpaid fines and fees may soon be getting some relief thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent. HB 1715 passed the House on... READ MORE

Johnson Introduces New Legislation to Help Foster and Homeless Students, Spark Interest in Renewable Energy Careers

OLYMPIA – Students who experience homelessness or are in foster care in Federal Way Public Schools have significantly lower test scores in English literacy and math compared to other students.... READ MORE