Legislative Review

Legislative Review features highlights from Thursday's legislative activity (2/15/24).On this episode: A bill to authorize the WA Attorney General to investigate police deadly force incidents; a bill proposing public utility tax exemptions for green hydrogen; and a bill to make EpiPen more available in schools for emergency care for allergic reactions.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a bill that would try to stabilize rent in Washington State. And also topics covering grocery mergers and Ukrainian Americans.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers advances in the House. Also - legislation concerning payment for women and minority-owned public works subcontractors, and a bill aimed at giving incarcerated people a second chance.

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (2/12/24).On today's episode: Over the weekend, the House approves a bill to require Holocaust and genocide eduction in schools; on Monday, the Senate debates a bill concerning the state's election database, and the House considers a bill to encourage social-emotional learning in schools.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill regarding health care facility mergers and a bill pertaining to construction crane safety.

Legislative Review features highlights from Thursday's legislative activity (2/8/24).On this episode: A bill to license tribal mental health and substance abuse facilities; a bill to allow local governments to hold local elections in even-numbered years; and a bill to support the police workforce by allowing donations to pay for basic police academy training.

Legislative Review features highlights from Wednesday's legislative activity (2/7/24).On today's episode: A bill to allow "co-living" housing, much the boarding house of yesteryear; a bill to expand Washington's paid sick leave law; and a bill to require clergy to report child abuse or neglect.

On this episode of Legislative Review… Independent investigations of police use of force, and a bi-partisan bill aimed at electric vehicle fires… plus minority representation in policy-making.

On today's Legislative Review, Bottle fee refunds, mental health for first responders, and protecting victims of sex crimes.

Bills dealing with excise tax on cannabis products with high THC and tax breaks for semiconductor manufacturers.