Legislative Review

On this Friday episode of Legislative Review: The Sentae's version of the wealth tax bill and a House hearing on a bill to banish advisory votes on election ballots.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill banning assault weapons and a legislative session update with Democratic and Republican Leadership.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Bills discussing guns, vehicular pursuits and negligent driving.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that focuses on increasing hospital staffing, and a bill regarding Psiolcybin.

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (3/6/23).

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill regrding special education funding and bill regarding unemployment insurance

On this episode of Legislative Review: bills that cover Regional Apprenticeships, At-Risk Youth Healthcare, Landlord Damage Claims, and Musculoskeletal INjuries in the Workplace.

On this episode of legislative review; eliminating legal financial obligations. Plus, increasing the penalty for hazing. And building walkable neighborhoods.

On this episode of Legislative Review: agricultural assistance for marginalized communities, plus abortion and gender-affirming care, and reporting child abuse in religious communities. Also - street racing legislation.

In tonight's episode of Legislative Review, making doxing illegal, State Patrol hiring incentives, and Accessory Dwelling Units.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to road usage charge (RUC) for vehicles and a resolution recognizing and supporting Ukrainian-Americans.

The House Appropriations Committee hears bills that aim to give food help to low-income college students, help prison inmates obtain post-secondary degrees, and provide help for kids who have experienced violent incidents.

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,...

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-Americ...

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...

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.

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...