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Ferguson Signs Rep. Cortes’ Bill to Strengthen Prevailing Wage Protections
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed Rep. Julio Cortes’ (D-Everett) bill, HB 1821, into law, marking a major step in combating wage theft and protecting workers’ rights. The law expands...
Gov. Signs Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Bill to Strengthen Fair Chance Hiring
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1747 into law, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) to expand employment protections under Washington’s Fair Chance Act. “One in five...
Gov. Signs Rep. Thai’s Bill to Support Mental Health of WA Physicians
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1718 into law, championed by Rep. My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue), to provide a confidential, stigma-free space for physicians and physician assistants to seek...
Ferguson Signs Rule Bill to Reduce Delays in Mental Health Crisis Treatment
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1287 into law, a key step toward faster, more coordinated responses to mental health crises in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule...
Fosse Bill to Streamline Bargaining for DOC Employees Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1105 into law, introduced by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett) to streamline collective bargaining for Department of Corrections (DOC) employees. The new law...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on the passing of Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah)
OLYMPIA – Washington Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) released the following statement today on the passing of state Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah): “Sen. Bill Ramos brought boundless energy...
Lessons In Failure – Why We Must Reimagine Juvenile Rehabilitation
To the youth incarcerated at Green Hill, community justice advocates, and our constituents: Yesterday, the House failed to move forward on critical juvenile justice legislation (SB 5296). For the young...
Stearns Bill Expanding State Support for Nuclear Energy Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Washington will continue to lead on clean energy infrastructure thanks to HB 1461, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn). The bill, signed by Governor Ferguson on April...
Behavioral Health Response Bill Advances to Governor
OLYMPIA – Yesterday afternoon, House Bill 1811, sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), cleared the Senate unanimously and now awaits the Governor’s signature. The bill defines “co-response” as a partnership...
Ferguson Signs Fosse Bill Strengthening Workforce Development & Public Works Transparency
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1549 into law modifying the responsible bidder criteria for public works projects. The bill further supports workforce development in construction through training for apprentices;...