Legislative Review

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that will impose a tax on smart devices....a bill concerning hate crime offensed based on bias and discrimination. And a bill to offer free lunch to all students.

Legislative Review features highlights from Tuesday's legislative activity (2/21/23).
The House Finance Committee hears a bill dubbed by its proponents as the "Affordable Homes Act," which would raise the real estate excise tax (REET) on certain properties in order to pay for housing via the House Trust Fund.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee hears a bill that would regulate health care mergers, if those mergers would affect access to certain health care services -- like abortion services, end-of-life care, and gender-affirming care.
The House Appropriations Committee hears a bill that aims to improve community preparedness when faced with wildfires.

A bill to replace the state B&O tax, a bill regarding hate crimes and honoring children's day in the legislature.

A bill to replace the state B&O tax, a bill regarding hate crimes and honoring children's day in the legislature.

On this episode of Legislative Revew: Proposed legislation concerning the construction of a new airport in Western Washington and a bill dealing with housing vouchers.

On this episode of Legislative Review:
The House approves a bill that would allow public transit agencies to produce, sell and use green and renewable hydrogen fuel, and own and operate facilities that dispense hydrogen.
The Senate Law and Justice Committee approves a bill that would require safety training for gun buyers.
The House passes a "Day of Remembrance" resolution honoring Japanese-Americans interned during World War II.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that involves the use of AI on public place...a bill concerning washington’s voluntary waiver of firearm rights and a bill pertaining to injured workers and doctor's exams.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill proposing a new tax on "extreme wealth" draws passionate debate both pro and con before the House Finance Committee. Also bills regarding used car warranties and allowing DNR to enter the carbon market.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The Senate Human Services Committee hears a bill that would establish a process for the conditional release of persons civilly committed due to mental health concerns.

The Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee hears a bill to make it illegal to mis-label salmon sold to the public, including calling the salmon by its common name.

The House Community Safety, Justice and Reentry Committee hears a bill that would strengthen a number of protections for victims of domestic violence.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to allow out-of-state nurses to practice in Washington, and a bill to increase the salaries of WDFW Commissioners.