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OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at reducing the trauma experienced by children who witness violent crimes passed the Senate Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5169, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would allow out-of-court statements from children under 18 to be used ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers passed the Senate Monday.  Senate Bill 5217, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), expands pregnancy and postpartum workplace accommodations to all employers, regardless of size. It guarantees ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students passed the Senate Monday.  Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand anti-discrimination protections in Washington’s public schools passed the Senate Thursday.  Senate Bill 5123, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), updates state law to explicitly protect students based on ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, homelessness, and ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools passed the Senate Thursday.  Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) in schools while tying ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) passed the Senate Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5338, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), modernizes the VAAC by replacing two positions designated for representatives from ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to adjust the tax classification of Pilates studios and gymnastics facilities was heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5411, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would modify the state tax code ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure Washington students learn about Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5574, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would ...

OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at curbing youth tobacco use was heard in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee Friday.  Senate Bill 5183, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would ban the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products, ...