A year after their passage, police accountability bills in Washington state are showing signs of success. An ACLU Washington analysis found a 62% drop in police killings…
The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5972, which would extend the expiration date of a statute regarding…
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…
The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1705, which would ban the manufacture, use, and possession of any…
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…
TW: This article contains information about sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute…
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 Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee on Health & Long Term Care held a public hearing on HB 1761, which would allow nurses to dispense opioid…
On Saturday, the House floor debated Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1169, which would overhaul various sentencing enhancements, such as eliminating controlled substances in protected zones,…
The Senate Transportation Committee continued its public testimony of Senate Bill 5974, which would increase vehicle-related fees, continue work toward the Move On WA goal,…
The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5974, which addresses several transportation resources, such as fuel taxation authority. SB 5974- 2021-22 Addressing…
The Senate State Government & Elections Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed House Bill 1453, concerning the content and clarity of voters’ pamphlets. HB 1453…
The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1735, which would modify the standard for use of force by peace…