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Strengthening Behavioral Health Crisis Response
OLYMPIA – A measure designed to enhance crisis response services across the state has passed the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1811, introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), integrates...
Rep. Parshley passes bill streamlining collective bargaining negotiations for ferry workers
OLYMPIA — Washington State Ferry System workers received a boost to their collective bargaining efforts with HB 1511 passing off the House floor Tuesday afternoon. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia)...
Gregerson Bill Makes Repairs More Affordable and Empowers Consumers
OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Right to Repair Act (HB 1483), a groundbreaking consumer protection law that ensures Washington residents have the freedom to repair their...
Rep. Lisa Parshley passes first bill off House floor
OLYMPIA — Rep. Lisa Parshley passed her first bill off the House floor today. HB 1186 allows hospitals and other emergency healthcare entities to prescribe a full course of medication instead...
Fosse Bill to Streamline Bargaining for Department of Corrections Employees Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at streamlining the collective bargaining process for Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) members at the Department of Corrections...
House passes Simmons bill to improve Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant pay
OLYMPIA – A bill to increase pay for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) has passed the State House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton,...
New Bill Lets Drivers Cut Suspension Time—But There’s a Catch!
OLYMPIA – Washington drivers may soon have the opportunity to reinstate their licenses early by completing a Department of Licensing (DOL)-approved safe driving course. House Bill 1244, which passed the...
Bill to Strengthen Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program Passes House
OLYMPIA – This afternoon, House Bill 1177, a pivotal measure aimed at strengthening the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program, passed the House. Introduced by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill...
House Passes Bill to Prevent Surprise Hotel Stay Fees and Taxes
OLYMPIA – Monday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1080, protecting Washington residents from surprise fees and taxes when booking a hotel stay or other lodging. Sponsored...
Expanding Access to Affordable Maternity Care for Families
OLYMPIA – According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average cost of childbirth is between $14,000 and $26,000. Today, the House of Representatives took a major step toward making maternity...