The Senate Housing & Local Government Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5818, which would promote housing construction by amending the state’s growth management act.
The Senate …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/20/22
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The Senate State Government & Elections Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5584, which would implement ranked choice voting in elections.
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The House Public Safety Committee heard testimony on HB 1788, concerning vehicular pursuits. Also heard was HB 1815, concerning deterrence of catalytic converter thefts.
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By Troy Kirby
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1/18/22
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The two chambers of the Washington State Legislature took time to remember the memory and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with speeches on both floors, on Jan. 17, 2022.
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By Troy Kirby
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1/17/22
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On Day 5 of the 2022 Legislative Session, the House Public Safety Committee heard public testimony on two bills concerning the issue of missing indigenous persons, House Bill 1571 and House Bill …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/14/22
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On January 13, 2022, the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB 5600, concerning the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship programs.
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By Troy Kirby and Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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1/13/22
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The House Consumer Protection & Business Committee met on January 12 concerning HB1497 which would limit commercial telephone solicitation. Also heard was HB 1704, regulating service contracts …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/12/22
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January 10, 2022 -- The first day 2022 Washington State Legislative Session had its 60-day session gaveled in with an extensive agenda on taxation, law enforcement and COVID-19.
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1/11/22
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January 11, 2022 -- Governor Jay Inslee addressed a joint session of the Legislature today.
Governor Inslee laid out his agenda for the 2022 session, including combatting homelessness, COVID-19 and budget issues.
The Republicans, in the minority of both chambers for the past two decades, provided their response. Speaking on behalf of the Republican minority party was Sen. Chris Gildon of Puyallup.
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1/11/22
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The following message is being sent on behalf of the following law enforcement executives from Thurston County:
Interim Chief Aaron Jelcick, Olympia Police Department
Chief Robert Almada, Lacey …
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7/23/21
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The Olympia Police Department described several new laws which provide policy guidelines for law enforcement officers, including mandatory use of body cams during custodial …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/22/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
Near the close of the 2021 Legislative Session, Senate …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/29/21
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The JOLT News Presents The 2021 Washington State Legislative Session.
As the 2021 Legislative Session came to a close this weekend with the ceremonies of sine die, legislators discussed The Blake …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/27/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
For two days, House lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute …
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
Senate lawmakers voted on whether to concur with House …
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
The Senate debated concurrence on Substitute Senate Bill 5185, …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/21/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
Minority Republican House lawmakers attempted to …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/19/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
Senate lawmakers debated concurrence on House Amendments to …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/16/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
House Lawmakers debated concurrence of Senate Amendments for …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/16/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.
Senate lawmakers discussed Engrossed Substitute House Bill …
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By Troy Kirby
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4/14/21
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