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Prior to closing the 2022 Washington State Legislative session, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1736, which establishes a state student loan program. Originally passed by the …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/16/22
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The Senate honored the service of Senator Tim Sheldon of the 35th Legislative District, covering parts of Thurston and Mason Counties. The House honored the service of Rep. Jesse Johnson of the 30th …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/15/22
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At the conclusion of the legislative session, members of both parties in the Washington State House of Representatives spoke to honor the service of Reps. Laurie Dolan (LD22) and Steve Kirby (LD29) …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/14/22
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The State Legislature concluded their 60-day lawmaking in Olympia on March 10, with Sine Die, which is Latin for “without a day.” The 2022 Washington State Legislature passed several key …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/11/22
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On the Legislature's last day in session, the Senate debated, then passed, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2124, which concerns collective bargaining for legislative employees. The bill passed the …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/10/22
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The House Floor debated Substitute House Bill 1901, which would enhance and improve civil protection orders.
The bill passed the House originally on February 8th, went to the Senate where it …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/9/22
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The House Finance committee held a public hearing on ESSB 5714, which would create a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial lots.
The bill passed …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/8/22
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The House Finance Committee heard several bills aimed at tax break incentives, including breaks on business & occupation taxes, and taxes on adult and baby diapers.
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By Troy Kirby
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3/7/22
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The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5883, which concerns homeless youth’s ability to provide informed consent for healthcare and elective surgeries.
The bill passed the House …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/4/22
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The House Floor debated Senate Bill 5687, concerning certain traffic improvements, authorizing use of automatic traffic safety cameras in school walk areas. The bill passed the Senate 25-24 on …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/3/22
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The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5890, which would clarify eligibility for workers compensation at radiological hazardous waste facilities. The bill passed the Senate 32-17 on February …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/2/22
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The House Transportation Committee, heard public testimony, on two bills concerning the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. First, House Bill 2127 addresses the Narrows Bridge debt. Second, was Substitute Senate …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/28/22
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The House Capital Budget Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5017, which would clarify school district procurement requirements for personal services in construction management, …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/25/22
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The House Environment & Energy Committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5818, which would promote housing construction in cities through amendments and limited appeals under the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/24/22
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The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5972, which would extend the expiration date of a statute regarding wildlife conflict resolution, …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/23/22
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The House Public Safety Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5919, which revises the legal standard for use of physical force by a peace officer as well as the standard for peace …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/22/22
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The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1705, which would ban the manufacture and use of “ghost guns.”
Ghost guns are guns …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/21/22
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The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 1974, which would move state board of education and educational service district elections to the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/18/22
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, which would prohibit non-disclosure provisions regarding illegal …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/17/22
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The House Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on Senate Joint Memorial 8004, which addresses “de-risking” by financial institutions. The bill passed the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/16/22
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