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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...
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Officially Recognizing Eid Holidays
OLYMPIA — In a historic moment for religious inclusion and cultural recognition, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5106 into law this evening during a community celebration at the Islamic...
Governor Signs Macri’s Bill on Long Term Care Training Requirement Improvements
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1142 into law yesterday, a new law prime sponsored by Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) that aligns training and certification requirements for long term care workers...
Bill for Rape Survivors Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1484, introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), passed the Senate unanimously today. The legislation expands aggravating circumstances in sentencing to include pregnancies resulting from rape, regardless...