Category Archives: News Release

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, ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to increase access to the ballot for uniform and overseas citizen voters passed the Senate Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5017, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aligns Washington’s election laws with national standards by adopting the Uniform ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand career pathways in Washington’s natural resource and conservation sectors was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5567, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would direct the Office ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to create a Seattle Reign FC special license plate was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5692, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would direct proceeds from the plate to the RAVE Foundation, ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to modernize and streamline Washington’s driver and vehicle laws was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5218, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would align state laws with federal regulations, improve administrative processes, ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to create a statewide framework for school-based mental and behavioral health services was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5126, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would establish a ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) was heard in the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5338, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would replace ...