Legislative Review

On this episode of Legislative Review: Bills concerning overtime standards for farm workers and institutional education for juveniles. Also a press conference allowing DNR to tap into new revenue streams for ecosystem service projects.

On this episode of Legislative Review: a bill to incentivize the making of alternative jet fuels, a bill to increase broadbast access to rural counties, and floor debate on getting rid of advisory votes on ballots.

On tonight's episode of Legislative Review, special license plates commemorating Mt. St. Helens, OL Reign, and Pickleball, plus a bill that prevents homeowners from being exploited by contractors, and legislation involving missing and murdered indigenous women.

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (2/6/23). The Senate Law & Justice Committee hears four bills that share the common goal of responding to the State Supreme Court's "Blake" drug possession decision -- but propose different solutions involving policing, the courts, and treatment. And, the House Housing Committee hears a bill that responds to the history of racially restrictive home-buying covenants with a bill to create the "Covenant Homeownership Account" in state government -- which would provide some Washingtonians financial help for home down payments or closing costs.

On tonight's Legislative Review: The Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee discusses a bill that would regulate pollutants found in biosolids, or sewage. Plus, a bill to offer unemployment benefits to rideshare drivers.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill addressing taxation of low-proof alcoholic beverages. Plus testimony on bill covering changes to the Death with Dignity Act and a proposal to extend the school year.

On tonight's episode of Legislative Review: A House Committee hears a bill that would reverse previously approved legislation on police vehicular pursuits. A Senate committee hears a bill aimed at giving parents more ready access to information about their childrens' education, including instructional materials, classroom activities and test results. And, legislators consider a bill that would prohibit legal fines and restitution against juvenile offenders and their parents.

On tonight's Legislative Review: A bill concerning doxing or distribution of personal info. Also bills regarding fulfillment centers and mandatory voter registration.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to legalize the supervised use of Psilocybin. And a bill to try to protect orcas from maine vessels.

On this episode of Legislative Review: a bill that would create a new profession for “behavioral health support specialists” in Washington State and a bill that aims to prohibit landlords from increasing their tenants’ rent.