Category Archives: News Release

25 Mar
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Saldaña bill protecting adult entertainment workers’ rights signed into law 

OLYMPIA – A bill prioritizing the safety and well-being of workers in the adult entertainment industry was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today.   Senate Bill 6105, championed by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), introduces crucial regulations aimed at fostering ...

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12 Feb
0

Saldaña bill enhancing security, dignity in correctional facilities passes Senate

OLYMPIA – A bill ensuring both security and human dignity within our state’s correctional facilities passed the Senate on Monday.   Senate Bill 6187, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), removes the previously set expiration date of June 30, 2024, effectively ...

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07 Feb
7

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
0

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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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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