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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...