Legislative Review

Today the session discussed expanding behavioral health services through the 988 Hotline, Cap and Trade bill, and the Emergency Powers Bill.

A House Committee reviewed the Cap and trade bill for the Climate commitment act, legislation for drug possession, and reentry for juveniles

Highlights from the Week of April 12-16.

The House talked about a bill relating to Police use of force, a bill for overtime pay for agricultural workers and tax rebates for working families.

A house committee reviews the climate commitment act, republican leaders share their perspective on the legislative session and Billy Frank Jr. will be honored with a statue.

Majority democrats share their perspective on the Legislative Session and a number of bills move forward from the house to Governor's office.

April 12th on Legislative Review - equity, and diversity training in schools, expanding broadband access for public utility districts, plus-- a senate committee reviews a 17 billion dollar transportation funding proposal.

April ninth, on Legislative Week in Review - the week’s top highlights including the climate commitment act and low carbon fuel bill and expanding affordable child care.

April 8th on Legislative Review - legislation requiring peace officers to intervene and report excessive use of force, modifying standards for police certification and decertification and, legislation limiting residential evictions.

April 7th on Legislative Review - a contentious bill limiting certain police tactics passes in the senate, resentencing second degree robbery offenders, and Governor Inslee signs a bill that would allow convicted felons to vote