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House Democrats to select new speaker this summer
OLYMPIA – The state House Democratic Caucus will meet July 31 to select a replacement for Speaker Frank Chopp, who is stepping aside after 20 years in the position. Chopp...
Chapman: Opportunity Zones law means jobs in rural Washington
OLYMPIA—Bipartisan legislation to create jobs in timber country has passed the House and Senate and is scheduled to be signed into law. “This is great news for our small businesses...
Bill guaranteeing nurse meal and rest breaks headed to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – By a vote of 70-24, the state House sent a key patient safety and worker fairness measure to the governor’s desk for signature today. House Bill 1155, sponsored...
New Law Limits Campaign Contributions in All Port District Races
OLYMPIA—Yesterday afternoon, Governor Inslee signed a measure to bring uniformity on campaign contributions limits to all port district races in the state. Current state law limits campaign contributions from individual...
Governor signs legislation to promote pedestrian and cyclist safety
OLYMPIA – On April 17, Governor Inslee signed legislation into law that establishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council. The council continues the work of both the Pedestrian Safety...
Rep. Zack Hudgins’ statement on the Washington Privacy Act
Statement from Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-Tukwila, on the Washington Privacy Act No version of the Washington State Privacy Act (Senate Bill 5376) was voted out of the State House of...
Legislature passes Pellicciotti bill requiring PAC transparency
OLYMPIA – Legislation requiring more transparency from political action committees (PACs) was passed by the Legislature on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, House Bill 1379 requires PACs,...
Stonier’s high school graduation requirements bill heading to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments on a bill that would remove current barriers and provide more pathways for Washington students working to earn...
Bill to increase development of affordable condos passes legislature
OLYMPIA – A bill to encourage development of affordable condos passed its final hurdle on Friday, April 19, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 5334 will...
Lekanoff introduces Joint Memorial on logging impact of Skagit River, salmon recovery
OLYMPIA – On April 16, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, introduced House Joint Memorial 4013, regarding logging and mining operations within the upper Skagit River watershed. This follows concerns raised that...