OLYMPIA – The Senate today unanimously passed legislation to block unscrupulous lenders who are partnering with out-of-state banks to evade Washington’s limits on interest rates. SB 6025, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), makes any attempt to evade the provisions ...
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OLYMPIA – Workers in Washington state would gain protections against employer-imposed noncompetition agreements, under legislation passed on a 29-20 vote in the Senate today. SB 5935, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), provides a range of protections to workers in ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA —Carter Madigan served as a page for the Washington State Senate during the third week of the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored his time at the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for ...
Read MoreDear neighbors: The first few weeks of session have been eventful. As we approach the first major deadline, when legislation has to move out of policy committees, I wanted to share the progress of several bills I’m prime sponsoring. Many ...
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