Legislative Review

This episode of Legislative Review covers the state operating budget passed on April 27, the final day of the 2025 regular session of the Washington State Legislature.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a controversial piece of legislation on excise taxes.  Plus, an update on the Parental Rights’ Bill.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a couple of tax bills making their way through the House of Representatives. SB 5794 (Tax Preferences) and SB 5813 (Capital Gain/Estate Tax)

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look into a bill that would effect unemployment benefits for striking workers. Plus, a bill that would hike the price of a Discover Pass for state parks and legislation concerning recycling.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco delves into a bill that updates the state's clean fuels program.  Plus, legislation that would modify the state's B&O tax.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a couple of tax bills in the House Finance Committee.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill concerning medicaid coverage for postpartum care.  Plus, we take a look at a bill in the Senate that pertains to automated voter registration.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco delves into the array of proposed tax bills offered in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a highly debated bill on firearm permits.  Plus, a contentious bill concerning recycling and a bill that would encourage affordable housing near transit.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that would make stealing first responders' equipment a felony.  Plus, a bill that would help with workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum mothers.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at what’s the latest on HB 1217 (Rent Stabilization). Plus we check in with the Governor’s Office and take a look at the latest bill signings by Governor Ferguson.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that would bring fresh produce to underserved communities.  Plus, a bill concerning sexual assault on campuses and a bill to keep other states’ national guard troops out of Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a billthat could close down Yakima Valley and Rainier Schools.  Plus, bills pertaining to pregnancy loss and modifying Washington's "Drug Take Back Program."

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that would expand the tax on nicotine.  Plus bills pertaining to exempting juveniles from prison riot charges and protecting witnesses in workplace and harassment and discrimination cases.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at the Senate and the recently approved Capital Budget.  Plus, a proposed social media tax to help fund youth behavioral health programs in Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill that would keep frontline medical workers safe from workplace violence. Plus, a bill that would help with protecting isolated workers.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill that could reshape how courts handle child custody and parenting plans.  Plus, we take a look at a bill that would increase the state's B&O tax.  Finally a bill that would expand the penalties against the mistreatment of animals.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that could possibly help with fish restoration in the Northwest.  Plus, see what the House of Representatives had to say about their proposed transportation budget.  Finally, legislation that would establish a wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards work group.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at some of the Senate Democrats' proposed taxes.  Plus, she delves into the House's version of the Capital budget.  Finally, find out what Governor Ferguson thinks about the proposed budgets from the Senate and the House. 

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We take a look at the Senate's floor debate of the operating budget. And a bill that would expand the role of the Department of Labor and Industries as a limited law enforcement agency.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a bill pertaining to collective bargaining and artificial intelligence use in the workforce.  Plus, a bill that may benefit electrician apprenticeships in rural areas.

On this episode of Legislative Review, we look at a bill aimed at improving education access for blind and deaf students. Plus - a bill concerning gender identity in schools. And - modifications to the hope card protection order program.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We take a look at the Senate's version of the proposed transportation budget. Plus a bill on agritourism.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a bill pertaining to how firearms are purchased, trasnferred and possessed. Plus bills that would potentially give more workers protections from layoffs and legislation that would make it easier for low-income families to enroll their children in school.