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OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and oversight in Washington jails was heard Tuesday in the Senate Human Services Committee.  Senate Bill 5005, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), proposes creating a Jail Oversight Board within the governor’s office. The independent body would monitor jails, investigate complaints, and ensure compliance with standards ...

OLYMPIA — El lunes, en coincidencia con el Día de Martin Luther King Jr., un día que resalta la importancia de la justicia racial y económica, se presentó en el Comité de Trabajo y Comercio del Senado la legislación para ofrecer protecciones laborales a las personas trabajadoras del hogar.  El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 5023Read More

OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide comprehensive labor protections for domestic workers was heard Monday in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day highlighting the importance of racial and economic justice.  Senate Bill 5023, known as the domestic workers’ bill of rights, is sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), ...

OLYMPIA — Legislation to protect workers’ tipped wages was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Friday.  Senate Bill 5070, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), aims to protect workers’ tips while reducing financial burdens on employers by prohibiting certain interchange fees on gratuities and sales taxes.  “Our service industry workers and small businesses ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to protect consumers and create a fair, competitive auto sales market in Washington state was introduced Friday.   Senate Bill 5377, sponsored by Sens. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) and Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles), strengthens consumer protections and promotes fair practices among manufacturers, distributors, and local auto dealers. It closes a decades-old loophole that ...

OLYMPIA – La Senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) ha sido elegida como presidenta del Comité de Trabajo y Comercio del Senado, tras una votación entre los demócratas del Senado la semana pasada. Saldaña sucede a la Senadora Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines), quien se retira después de más de dos décadas de servicio en la Legislatura. “Es un honor seguir los pasos de la ...

OLYMPIA – Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) has been elected to serve as chair of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, following a vote among Senate Democrats last week. Saldaña succeeds Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines), who is retiring after more than two decades of service in the Legislature. “It is an honor to follow in the footsteps of Sen. Keiser, whose legacy ...

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 a secure and professional environment in adult entertainment establishments. The new law addresses the pressing need ...

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 extending the Body Scanner Pilot Program at the Department of Corrections indefinitely.  Originally created to ...

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 environment within adult entertainment establishments. The bill mandates comprehensive measures, including de-escalation training for staff ...