Legislative Review

In this segment of Legislative Year in Review we continue our look at some of the most significant pieces of legislation approved in the 2026 legislative session.

On this segment of Legislative Review: Part 2 of contentious legislation of the 2026 session.

This segment of Legislative Year in Review features some of the most contentious legislation of the 2026 session.

On this Sine Die episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at the recently approved bill pertaining to data center tax incentives.  Plus we analyze the latest supplemental budgets.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We check in on the millionaires tax debate in the House of Represntatives.  And a bill that will change the Attorney General's investigative powers.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to local law enforcement leadership.  Plus legislation concerning background checks on firearms.  Finally a measure on affordable housing and sales tax.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Legislation pertaining to the Working Connections Program.  Plus debate continues over the Abortion Savings Program.  Finally a bill to address child care labor standards.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A contentious debate on a bill about new standards for elected sheriffs. Plus legislation on regulating companion chatbots in the State Senate.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Legislation aimed at expanding where shelters and supportive housing can be built in cities and counties.  Plus a bill that would expand the investigative authority of the State's Attorney General.  Finally a bill that would expand what shared leave can be used for.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A proposed bill that would change how nicotine is taxed.  Plus legislation to enact a brand new board for child care.  Finally a bill that concerns the Working Connections Program.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A piece of legislation that pertains to agriculture.  Plus a bill that would help with voting access and election security for tribal, military , and voters overseas.  Finally a bill on ADUs or Accessory Dwelling Units.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a bill pertaining to guidelines for voter suppression claims.  Plus a piece of legislation on an abortion access funding plan.  Finally a measure to modify state grant funding for private colleges.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a hotly debated bill pertaining to domestic workers.  Plus, a piece of legislation that might concern your property tax bill.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Senate passes their version of the supplemental budget.  Plus a bill that would extend some benefits for Washingtonians affected by the 2025 floods.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A piece of legislation that would redefine parents' rights in family court.  Plus a bill that would expand access to shelters and supportive housing.  Finally a measure pertaining to Western Washington University.

On this episdoe of Legislative Review:  Millionaires Tax bill is heard in House Finance Committee.  Plus a piece of legislation on wrongly convicted people.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at the Senate's version of the supplemental operating budget.  Plus a bill on gun background checks.  Find out what that piece of legislation is all about.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Legislation concerning discounted drug access under the 340B Program.  Plus a bill that would create a board to address childcare labor standards.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to cannabis use for terminally ill patients.  Plus a piece of legislation that would help with protecting access to places of worship.  Finally a bill that would crack down on fake badges and false claims of law enforcement.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Lawmakers discuss changes to the Climate Commitment Act.  Plus legislation on expanding the Attorney General's investigative powers.  Finally a bill to broaden qualifications for certain public safety jobs.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A debate on scaling back the estate tax.  Plus legislation to enable local pharmacists to diagnose and treat common illnesses.  Finally a bill that would set new literacy standards in schools.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Legislation pertaining to shared leave for hate crime victims and ice-related absences.  Plus bill on private detention centers.  Finally discussion on the Millionaire Tax takes place in the Washington State Senate.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill proposing new standards for elected sheriffs, plus a bill to repeal a decades-old 'Fish Wars' initiative.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A college sports betting bill clears the WA State Senate.  Plus a piece of legislation to speed up hazard alerts on construction sites.  And a bill pertainiing to pet in running vehicles.