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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Blake’s bill to recover derelict gear goes to Senate
OLYMPIA—On a unanimous vote yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives approved a measure addressing the recovery of coastal crab derelict gear. HB 2250 authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife,...
Leavitt Rail Safety Governance Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – New requirements to prevent another tragedy like the Amtrak derailment in 2017 near DuPont could become law after a bill was passed by the House today. State Representative...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Goodman named Legislator of the Year by Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
OLYMPIA – – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), an attorney and criminal justice expert, was named Legislator of the Year by the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) at its annual Award Luncheon...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Washington Census Bill of Rights passes House
OLYMPIA—This afternoon, on a 66-30 vote, the Washington House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ensuring the 2020 Census count is accurate. House Bill 2527, crafted after a law enacted...
House Passes Rep. Ramel’s Scenic Bikeways Legislation
Today the Washington State House of Representatives approved HB 2587, Representative Alex Ramel’s scenic bikeways legislation. This was Ramel’s first bill to pass off the house floor, and it received...
House Passes Rep. Duerr’s First Bill
Today the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Davina Duerr’s first bill, HB 2348. The legislation would streamline reporting for state funding related to housing, and has broad...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 28th Legislative District State Representatives on Saturday, February 22
Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: Town Hall meeting with 28th Legislative District constituents When: Saturday, February 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: University Place...
Das and Mead team up on minimum content recycling requirements and tackle other environmental protection policies
OLYMPIA — Sen. Mona Das (D-Kent) and Rep. Jared Mead (D-Mill Creek) are sponsoring Senate Bill 6645 and House Bill 2722 to establish minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements and require...
Rep. Eric Pettigrew to retire from Legislature in January 2021
OLYMPIA – In a move that took many by surprise, state Rep. Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) announced this morning (Thu., Jan. 30) that he will retire from the Washington State Legislature...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes bill to help fund projects in distressed communities
OLYMPIA—Organizations in very distressed and low-income areas could soon get much needed Capital Budget funding for projects that serve their communities if a bill passed by the House today reaches...