Author Archives: clamas

07 Feb
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Saldaña bill protecting adult entertainment workers’ rights passes Senate 

OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at prioritizing the safety and well-being of workers in the adult entertainment industry passed the Senate on Wednesday.   SB 6105, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), proposes regulations focused on creating a secure and professional ...

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06 Feb
0

Saldaña bill relating to agricultural pesticide application safety passes Senate  

OLYMPIA — A bill extending the tenure of the Pesticide Application Safety Committee passed the Senate on Tuesday with a unanimous 49-0 vote.  Senate Bill 6166, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), extends the provisions of the Pesticide Application Safety ...

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02 Feb
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Proyecto de ley de Saldaña para mejorar el acceso lingüístico de los habitantes de Washington es aprobado en el Senado

OLYMPIA – Un proyecto de ley para mejorar los servicios de acceso lingüístico para los habitantes de Washington fue aprobado por el Senado el viernes pasado con una votación de 31 a 19. El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 5995, ...

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02 Feb
0

Saldaña bill to improve language access for Washingtonians passes Senate 

OLYMPIA – A bill to improve language access services for Washingtonians passed the Senate on Friday on a 31 to 19 vote.  Senate Bill 5995, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), creates a comprehensive licensing program for interpreters and translators, ...

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01 Feb
0

The legislative session is in full swing

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30 Jan
0

Saldaña bill focused on equity for TNC drivers heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at enhancing benefits for Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers in Washington state was discussed in the Labor & Commerce Committee on Tuesday. Senate Bill 6074, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) and focused on amending ...

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29 Jan
0

Proyecto de ley de Saldaña para mejorar las condiciones laborales agrícolas es considerado en comité

OLYMPIA — Un nuevo proyecto de ley destinado a mejorar la transparencia y recopilar datos esenciales sobre los trabajadores H-2A en el estado de Washington fue considerado en una audiencia en el Comité de Trabajo y Comercio del Senado el ...

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29 Jan
0

Saldaña bill to improve agricultural employment conditions heard in committee 

OLYMPIA – A new bill aimed at improving transparency and gathering essential data on H-2A workers in Washington state was heard in the Labor & Commerce Committee on Monday. SB 5996, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), focuses on enhancing ...

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22 Jan
0

Saldaña bill to address crisis in Washington state jail system heard in committee

OLYMPIA – A bill addressing Washington state’s jail system crisis was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee on Monday.  SB 6189, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), proposes the creation of the Jail Oversight Board within the Office of ...

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08 Jan
0

The 2024 legislative session has begun

Dear friends and neighbors, Today marks the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, and we’re ready to get things going and keep working for our communities in the 37th. I’m excited about the work ahead, and I encourage you to ...

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