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Ferguson Signs Fosse’s Child Labor Safety Bill into Law
OLYMPIA – With the stroke of a pen, Governor Ferguson today signed House Bill 1644 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), Vice Chair of the House Labor &...
Legislature passes budget to protect essential services, support K-12 education
Para español, favor de ver más abajo OLYMPIA — The Legislature passed a $77.1 billion operating budget Sunday that protects essential services while significantly boosting support for K-12 education. The...
Washington State Legislature Passes Comprehensive Transportation Budget
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Legislature has approved a comprehensive transportation budget to support statewide mobility, infrastructure, and sustainability goals. The budget passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads...
Governor Signs 12-month Supply of Hormone Therapy
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson signed a new law from Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) that further protects transgender people and individuals who have a prescription for hormone therapy. HB 1971 ensures...
Governor Signs Rep. Jake Fey’s Bill Supporting Washington State Patrol
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law House Bill 1605, sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), which creates a longevity bonus program to help retain experienced Washington State Patrol (WSP)...
Taylor Bill Prioritizes Child Safety in Parenting Plan Update
OLYMPIA — Children and survivors of domestic abuse will have stronger protections under a new law signed today by Governor Ferguson. House Bill 1620, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor...
Governor Signs Taylor Family Reconciliation Bill to Support At-Risk Youth
OLYMPIA – Families experiencing conflict now have more tools to help resolve issues and start healing divides thanks to Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the prime sponsor of House Bill 1509. ...
Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),...
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1177 into law, expanding the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program. Sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill removes the waitlist...
Governor signs Peterson bill ending the use of ‘Prison Riot Offense’ in juvenile detention system.
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor...