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Gov. Signs Bill Strengthening Medical Cannabis Tax Protections
OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed House Bill 1341 into law, a measure that bolsters protections for medical cannabis patients in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver), the legislation...
Statement from Rep. Debra Lekanoff on Senate Changes to Rent Stabilization Legislation
“Today, I speak with a heavy heart on behalf of the thousands of Washingtonians who are holding on by a thread—our elders, our youth, our working families—who asked for one...
House and Senate Democrats release updated progressive revenue proposal, hearings in coming days
House and Senate Democratic budget leaders released an updated legislative package to raise new progressive revenue and fund K-12 education and essential state services this week. It would raise nearly...
Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – Workers in Washington could soon use their paid sick leave for immigration-related matters, thanks to Senate passage of House Bill 1875. The bill, now heading to the Governor’s...
Transit Oriented Development passes Senate
OLYMPIA – A smarter approach to addressing Washington’s housing shortage is possible thanks to HB 1491, or Transit Oriented Development, passing the Senate with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Julia...
Essential healthcare industry transparency bill passes Senate
OLYMPIA— A priority bill for Healthcare & Wellness Committee Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) heads to the Governor’s desk as HB 1686 passed the Senate today. HB 1686 lays the...
Simmons bill ensuring coverage for life-saving mental health care on its way to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – In a major step forward for mental health care in Washington, the State Senate near-unanimously passed House Bill 1432 today, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk. ...
Governor Signs Farivar Bill Addressing Judicial Delays
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1112, a bipartisan bill to reduce delays in Seattle Municipal Court by eliminating a city residency requirement for pro tempore judges. Introduced...
Rep. Hill’s Bipartisan Bill Modernizing Legal Service Requirements Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – A bipartisan effort led by Rep. Natasha Hill (D-Spokane) to update Washington’s legal process service requirements was signed into law today by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1361...
New Law Opens Doors for Young Students Seeking a Second Chance at Graduation
OLYMPIA – For thousands of Washington students who leave traditional high school before graduation, the path to a diploma just got more accessible. Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law...