Category Archives: News Release

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 ...

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 ...

OLYMPIA – On August 10, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Latino voters living in Central Washington in Palmer v Hobbs, finding that Washington’s legislative map violates the federal Voting Rights Act. ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to crack down on the use of vapor and tobacco products among minors was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. SB 5365, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), focuses on holding retailers and adults accountable ...

OLYMPIA – A new bill to address inequities in the criminal justice system was signed into law by Gov. Inslee today. SB 5046, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), authorizes the Office of Public Defense (OPD) to provide postconviction access ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to extend and amend the original Social Equity in Cannabis Program was signed into law Monday. SB 5080, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), extends the Social Equity in Cannabis Program until July 1, 2032, and ...

OLYMPIA – A bill creating additional pathways for trainees to become licensed electricians was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee Friday. SB 5320, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), expands the pathways for more people to reach the eligibility ...

This news release is available in English here.  OLYMPIA – El gobernador Jay Inslee firmo una propuesta de ley que requiere un proceso de examen y certificación para las personas que brindan acceso lingüístico a los servicios estatales. La nueva ...

OLYMPIA – A bill to mandate testing and certification for individuals providing language access for state services was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee Friday. The new law requires the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to ...