WA Senate passes parking bill as one step to boost housing supply
Washington lawmakers are trying to ease the way for more housing. The state Senate passed a bill to lower the parking space ...
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New bill would give laid-off federal workers preference in hiring for WA state jobs
Trump’s policies have negatively impacted hardworking federal employees, threatening their job security and financial stability,” said state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña.
Slew of bills pass out of the Washington House of Representatives
Lawmakers in the Washington State House of Representatives passed several bills off the chamber floor Thursday, including ...
State bill aims to regulate WA cities’ homeless camping bans
With more Washington cities tightening or expanding bans on sleeping outside after a Supreme Court ruling last year, some ...
Proposal to implement year-round Pacific Standard Time in Washington among bills that appear dead
A proposal backed by Gov. Bob Ferguson to increase student access to free meals served at public schools also appears dead, at least for now.
New Bill Could Revolutionize Washington's Ferry System
As Washington State Ferry (WSF) service cuts enter their sixth year, a new bill, HB 1923, aims to restore reliable ferry ...
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Domestic workers could get guaranteed breaks, minimum wage under proposed Washington state bill
Domestic workers in Washington state don’t have guaranteed breaks or minimum pay — unless they’re in the city of Seattle. A ...
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WA bill would limit police officers’ ability to make certain traffic stops. Here’s why
Washington lawmakers on Monday heard a bill aimed at improving traffic safety and reducing racial profiling by restricting ...
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Does WA need a new state flag? Proposed bill would create a state flag redesign committee
While George Washington is an important national figure, he has limited historical connection to the state itself,” the bill ...
Airbnb pushes back on new bill that would tax short-term rentals to fund housing in Washington
In practice, taxes on short-term rentals are typically passed on to the guest as part of the total booking cost. Short-term ...
Bill to cap rent increases passes out of WA Senate Housing Committee
The Senate Housing Committee on Wednesday gave Senate Bill 5222 a do-pass recommendation during executive session. SB 5222 ...
Washington State Proposes Bill to Cap Surge Pricing for UBER and LYFT
Uber (UBER) and Lyft’s (LYFT) surge pricing practices have come under the scrutiny of lawmakers. A proposed bill in Washington state, Senate ...