Bill to safeguard youth seeking protected health services clears Senate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7853, courtney.james@leg.wa.gov OLYMPIA – Legislation to support youth seeking protected health care services in Washington passed the Senate on a ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill to require anyone 25 or younger to complete a traffic safety education course before receiving a driver’s license passed the Senate today on a bipartisan 41-7 vote. Senate Bill 5583 aims to increase traffic safety in ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill to create more opportunity for housing near transit centers passed the Senate on a bipartisan 40-8 vote today. Senate Bill 5466, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), provides development targets near light rail and bus ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to address diversity, equity, and staffing concerns within the Washington State Ferries (WSF) workforce passed the Senate on a bipartisan 45-3 vote today. Sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D – Everett), Senate Bill 5550 would require WSF to ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – A bill to require anyone 25 or younger to complete a traffic safety education course before receiving a driver’s license passed the Senate today on a bipartisan 41-7 vote. Senate Bill 5583 aims to increase traffic safety in ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – A bill to create more opportunity for housing near transit centers passed the Senate on a bipartisan 40-8 vote today. Senate Bill 5466, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), provides development targets near light rail and bus ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to implement inclusive learning standards in Washington schools passed the Senate today on a vote of 29-19. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), would update learning standards to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill to authorize the use of speed safety cameras in state highway work zones passed the Washington State Senate today on a bipartisan 47-2 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), Senate Bill 5272 aims to increase ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett) to streamline the process of student data transfer to higher education institutions cleared a key Senate committee last week. Senate Bill 5593 provides four-year and community and technical colleges in ...
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Friends and neighbors, We are officially one-third of the way through the 2023 legislative session, which means we’re busier than ever, working to pass bills before key deadlines. One of the policies I’m most passionate about this session is part ...
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