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Bill guaranteeing nurse meal and rest breaks headed to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – By a vote of 70-24, the state House sent a key patient safety and worker fairness measure to the governor’s desk for signature today. House Bill 1155, sponsored...
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New Law Limits Campaign Contributions in All Port District Races
OLYMPIA—Yesterday afternoon, Governor Inslee signed a measure to bring uniformity on campaign contributions limits to all port district races in the state. Current state law limits campaign contributions from individual...
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Governor signs legislation to promote pedestrian and cyclist safety
OLYMPIA – On April 17, Governor Inslee signed legislation into law that establishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council. The council continues the work of both the Pedestrian Safety...
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Rep. Zack Hudgins’ statement on the Washington Privacy Act
Statement from Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-Tukwila, on the Washington Privacy Act No version of the Washington State Privacy Act (Senate Bill 5376) was voted out of the State House of...
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Legislature passes Pellicciotti bill requiring PAC transparency
OLYMPIA – Legislation requiring more transparency from political action committees (PACs) was passed by the Legislature on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, House Bill 1379 requires PACs,...
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Stonier’s high school graduation requirements bill heading to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments on a bill that would remove current barriers and provide more pathways for Washington students working to earn...
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Bill to increase development of affordable condos passes legislature
OLYMPIA – A bill to encourage development of affordable condos passed its final hurdle on Friday, April 19, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 5334 will...
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Lekanoff introduces Joint Memorial on logging impact of Skagit River, salmon recovery
OLYMPIA – On April 16, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, introduced House Joint Memorial 4013, regarding logging and mining operations within the upper Skagit River watershed. This follows concerns raised that...
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Advanced School Enrollment for Military Families Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, stood alongside parents and advocates while Governor Inslee signed HB 1210 into law. This legislation allows school districts to accept applications for advanced...
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Leavitt Law to Increase National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – National Guard members are getting a pay increase when fighting state wildfires, thanks to a new law passed by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. House Bill 1137 updates...