Legislative Review

ON THIS EPISODE OF LEGISLATIVE REVIEW:
STATE REPRESENTATIVES LOOK AT A PROPOSED BOTTLE RECYCLING SYSTEM FOR WASHINGTON GFX: 10-CENT BOTTLE RECYCLING FEE
PLUS– IMPOSING FINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES GFX: RESTITUTION/ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
AND…A HOUSE COMMITTEE REVIEWS A BILL ON THE USE OF DECEPTION IN POLICE INTERROGATIONS. 06
On tonight's episode of Legislative Review: State Representatives look at a proposed bottle recycling system. Also - Imposing fines for environmental crimes. And, a house committee discusses deception in police interrogations.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to help regulate self-driving vehicles and a striking amendment to a bill that will decarbonize the state's energy grid.

Today's episode of "Legislative Review" deals with bills that increase the compensation for healthcare contractors, changing overtime rules for agricultural workers, and making child care more accessible in rural areas.

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (1/29/24).The House passes a bill to increase the penalties for animal cruelty. Legislative committees hear bills that would increase access to free meals in public schools, and require gun owners to have homeowners insurance to cover accidental discharge.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that aim to add protectiobs for Washingtonians from the dangers of Fentanyl and a 2 bills that realtes to the management of the gray wolf.

Legislative Review features highlights from Thursday's legislative activity (1/25/24).Public hearings on bills to regulate the "rolling resistance" of replacement tires sold in Washington; lower the blood alcohol limit for driving while intoxicated from .08 to .05 percent; and requiring school instruction about the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Legislative Review features highlights from Wednesday's legislative activity (1/24/24).A bill to require utility charges related to the state's Climate Commitment Act to be listed as such on consumers' utility bills. A proposal to raise the pay for paraeducators by an average of $7 per hour. And a measure that would expand access to respite care for family caregivers.

The legislature heard bills about child tax care credit, school bus trespass and free college tuition (for community and technical colleges).

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (1/22/24).The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee hears a bill to allow liquor retailers to use biometric ID to verify the age of buyers. The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee hears a bill to limit the use of restraint and isolation on students. On the House floor, representatives debate a bill that would limit the expansion of natural gas services in Washington.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would give the authority for local governments to raise property taxes and a bill that would try to prevent algorithmic bias and discrimination.