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Nobles bill to update driver, vehicle laws heard in committee

Nobles bill to update driver, vehicle laws heard in committee

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Nobles (D-Fircrest), would align state laws with federal regulations, improve administrative processes, and remove outdated provisions.  “Our laws should reflect current practices and federal requirements to reduce ...

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Nobles bill to address student mental, behavioral health heard in committee

Nobles bill to address student mental, behavioral health heard in committee

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 coordinated network to ensure students across Washington have equitable access to mental and behavioral health resources. ...

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Nobles introduces bill to update WA veterans committee

Nobles introduces bill to update WA veterans committee

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 two positions designated for representatives from the state veterans’ homes in Orting and Retsil with at-large ...

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Nobles bill to expand reproductive health care access for college students heard in committee

Nobles bill to expand reproductive health care access for college students heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand access to medication abortion services for students at Washington’s public colleges and universities was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5321, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would require institutions with student health centers to offer medication abortion services by the 2026–27 academic ...

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Nobles bill to expand student workers’ collective bargaining rights heard in committee

Nobles bill to expand student workers’ collective bargaining rights heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand collective bargaining rights for student workers was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5119, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), creates a framework for collective bargaining for student workers enrolled in academic or certificate programs at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, ...

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Nobles bill to expand access to education, career training heard in committee

Nobles bill to expand access to education, career training heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand access to higher education and career training for Washington students with financial and systemic challenges was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5275, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), proposes changes to the Passport to Careers program to provide broader ...

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Nobles bill to protect children who witness violent crimes heard in committee

Nobles bill to protect children who witness violent crimes heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at reducing the trauma experienced by children who witness violent crimes was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5169, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to allow out-of-court statements from child witnesses to be used as evidence in court, sparing them from the stress of ...

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Nobles bill to improve equity in educator training resources heard in committee

Nobles bill to improve equity in educator training resources heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to include the perspectives of historically ...

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Nobles bill to expand support for high-poverty schools heard in committee

Nobles bill to expand support for high-poverty schools heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand resources for high-poverty schools and students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5120, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to strengthen the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) High Poverty by increasing eligibility and enhancing funding to better serve students across Washington.  Read More

Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding heard in committee

Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday.  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 future adjustments to a specific inflation ...

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