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Lawmakers expand ‘access to democracy’ with Native American Voting Rights Act
OLYMPIA – Lawmakers in Olympia passed historic legislation expanding access to democracy with the Native American Voting Rights Act Tuesday afternoon with a final 95 to 3 vote off the...
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Protecting renters from sudden rent increases
Legislative News from Representative June Robinson (D-Everett) March 5, 2019 OLYMPIA – A bill to provide longer notices for rent increases and to prohibit most mid-lease rent increases passed off...
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House passes Responsible Teen Communications Act
OLYMPIA – Last evening, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1742 on a bipartisan vote of 57-39. The Responsible Teen Communications Act, sponsored by Rep. Noel Frame,...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 28th District State House Representatives on Saturday March 23
Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: DuPont Civic Center,...
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Dolores Huerta Day legislation heads to Senate
OLYMPIA—A bill to recognize April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day passed the House earlier today on a 62-34 vote. Click here to watch the Floor debate on this legislation. “Dolores...
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Surprise Billing Ban Passes House
OLYMPIA — The House passed new legislation, HB 1065, to end the practice of balanced billing, also called surprise billing, by a vote of 84-13. Balanced billing refers to the practice...
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House approves ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms today by a vote of 57-39. House Bill 1739, sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez,...
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Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services
OLYMPIA – Legislation expanding language interpretation services for families in public schools passed off the House floor today. “Engaging parents and families is critical to student success,” said Rep. Tina...
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Consumer protection bills are victory for working families
A trio of debt-related consumer protection bills championed by House Democrats passed with strong support today off the House floor. The measures address some of the most common types of...
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Leavitt Passes First Bill Increasing National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response
OLYMPIA – Last year, Washington state saw 440,000 acres burned due to wildfires. In response to the wildfire crisis, National Guard members are often called up for wildland fire emergency...