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Rep. Morgan’s tenancy installment payments bill passes House

OLYMPIA—Yesterday the Washington state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1694 by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D—Parkland) to allow residential tenants to pay initial move-in fees, including deposits, nonrefundable fees, and... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes job title reporting bill to help grow a better prepared workforce

OLYMPIA—Have the state’s efforts to grow our workforce with training and career pathway programs proved fruitful? A measure passed by the House of Representatives this evening could get lawmakers the... READ MORE

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Hunger-Free Schools Act to Feed Washington Students Passes House

OLYMPIA – For thousands of children, lack of nutritious meals at home and at school is a real consequence of poverty in Washington state. But thanks to new legislation passed... READ MORE

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2020 House Democratic Caucus Town Halls

Updated 2/17/2020  This list will be regularly updated as more information becomes available.  Town Halls are Saturday, February 22nd, unless otherwise noted in red.  Blue text indicates that all details are not confirmed. ... READ MORE

You’re invited: 44th District town hall

OLYMPIA—If you live in the 44th legislative district, your elected officials are inviting you to catch up with them in your neighborhood. Sen. Steve Hobbs (D-Lake Stevens), Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), and Rep. Jared Mead... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House sends four of Ramos’ bills to the Senate on Sunday evening

OLYMPIA—Sunday’s Floor action in the Washington House of Representatives included passage of four bills sponsored by Rep. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah. House Bill 2528, which passed on a 95-0 vote, recognizes... READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Slatter’s Emissions Limit Bill Passes House

OLYMPIA—This afternoon, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a measure to amend state greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits for consistency with the most recent assessment of climate change science.... READ MORE

House passes Doglio’s firearms/vulnerable adult protection orders legislation

OLYMPIA—Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 2305 by Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) to extend protections for vulnerable adults against people deemed too dangerous to possess firearms. Under current... READ MORE

Johnson Bill to Spark Interest in Renewable Energy Careers Passes House

OLYMPIA – Speaking from the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, acknowledged the voices of thousands of Washington students who want the government... READ MORE

Shewmake’s Rural Childcare Access Act passes House with nearly unanimous, bipartisan support

OLYMPIA— On Thursday, February 13, the Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to help struggling childcare providers and bolster the childcare workforce. “In... READ MORE