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Sen. Jeff Wilson's kit home bill is passed by Washington state Senate
The Washington state Senate this week passed a bill aimed at increasing the acceptance of kit homes as a potential solution to the state's growing shortage of affordable housing. Senate Bill 5552, sponsored by Sen.
Washington state Senate passes bill to ban weapons in more public places
Firearms and other weapons would be banned in more public spaces, including parks, government buildings and county fairgrounds when the fair is open to the public, under
Recycling system overhaul bill clears Washington Senate
A divided state Senate passed legislation Friday that would give more Washington residents the ability to recycle a greater variety of items and to pay less, or nothing, for
Domestic workers rights bill passes Washington State Senate
A bill to boost the protections of thousands of domestic workers including housekeepers, nannies, caregivers, and gardeners passed the Washington State Senate on Wednesday.
Washington State Senate passes bill to modernize recycling system
OLYMPIA, Wash.- A new plan to revamp Washington's recycling system has been approved by the state Senate. The proposed Recycling Reform Act, sponsored by Anacortes Senator Liz Lovelett, aims to improve recycling accessibility and sustainability.
Bill would allow people to sue Washington cities and counties over public camping bans
Such bans would have to be “objectively reasonable” under the proposal. Opponents say the definition is unclear.
Guns could soon be banned from more public places in Washington
A State Senate bill would make handguns banned in parks, government buildings, and on county fairgrounds when a fair is open to the public.
Washington State Senate passes gun-free zone expansion bill
A bill expanding gun-free zones cleared a major legislative hurdle on Wednesday, passing the Washington State Senate on a 28-21 vote. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5098, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez,
Bill that would have turned Evergreen into UW branch campus is dead, official says
A Senate bill that would have turned The Evergreen State College in Olympia into a branch campus of the University of ...
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Washington state considers Alyssa's Law to boost school safety measures
The Washington state legislature is deliberating on a bill aimed at enhancing school safety through improved emergency ...
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Washington bill could allow juvenile killers to seek early release from prison
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Senate is drawing attention for its controversial provision that could ...
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Washington state weighs changes to "parents bill of rights"
Democrats are trying to amend the "parents' bill of rights" Washington's Legislature passed last year, including by removing ...
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Washington lawmakers consider uncapping tax on big tech companies to fund higher ed
A battle is brewing in the Washington Legislature over a Democratic bill that would hike a tax on large technology companies to raise more money for higher education, including student financial aid.
Washington’s HB 1747: New Fair Chance Hiring Rules Could Reshape Background Checks
Washington’s HB 1747 may change hiring laws, delaying background checks, restricting criminal record use, and increasing penalties. Learn how it could impact employers.
WATCH: WA Senate passes increased school funding bill sans accountability amendment
The Washington State Senate on Thursday passed legislation meant to ensure state funding reflects the actual costs districts ...
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Washington birthing centers may see fewer hurdles with bill proposed by Pasco lawmaker
Pasco Representative Stephanie Barnard continues to push a bill designed to reduce regulatory burdens on birthing centers ...