Legislative Review

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers advances in the House. Also - legislation concerning payment for women and minority-owned public works subcontractors, and a bill aimed at giving incarcerated people a second chance.

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (2/12/24).On today's episode: Over the weekend, the House approves a bill to require Holocaust and genocide eduction in schools; on Monday, the Senate debates a bill concerning the state's election database, and the House considers a bill to encourage social-emotional learning in schools.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill regarding health care facility mergers and a bill pertaining to construction crane safety.

Legislative Review features highlights from Thursday's legislative activity (2/8/24).On this episode: A bill to license tribal mental health and substance abuse facilities; a bill to allow local governments to hold local elections in even-numbered years; and a bill to support the police workforce by allowing donations to pay for basic police academy training.

Legislative Review features highlights from Wednesday's legislative activity (2/7/24).On today's episode: A bill to allow "co-living" housing, much the boarding house of yesteryear; a bill to expand Washington's paid sick leave law; and a bill to require clergy to report child abuse or neglect.

On this episode of Legislative Review… Independent investigations of police use of force, and a bi-partisan bill aimed at electric vehicle fires… plus minority representation in policy-making.

On today's Legislative Review, Bottle fee refunds, mental health for first responders, and protecting victims of sex crimes.

Bills dealing with excise tax on cannabis products with high THC and tax breaks for semiconductor manufacturers.

ON THIS EPISODE OF LEGISLATIVE REVIEW: STATE REPRESENTATIVES LOOK AT A PROPOSED BOTTLE RECYCLING SYSTEM FOR WASHINGTON GFX: 10-CENT BOTTLE RECYCLING FEE PLUS– IMPOSING FINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES GFX: RESTITUTION/ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES AND…A HOUSE COMMITTEE REVIEWS A BILL ON THE USE OF DECEPTION IN POLICE INTERROGATIONS. 06 On tonight's episode of Legislative Review: State Representatives look at...

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to help regulate self-driving vehicles and a striking amendment to a bill that will decarbonize the state's energy grid.

Today's episode of "Legislative Review" deals with bills that increase the compensation for healthcare contractors, changing overtime rules for agricultural workers, and making child care more accessible in rural areas.

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (1/29/24).The House passes a bill to increase the penalties for animal cruelty. Legislative committees hear bills that would increase access to free meals in public schools, and require gun owners to have homeowners insurance to cover accidental discharge.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that aim to add protectiobs for Washingtonians from the dangers of Fentanyl and a 2 bills that realtes to the management of the gray wolf.

Legislative Review features highlights from Thursday's legislative activity (1/25/24).Public hearings on bills to regulate the "rolling resistance" of replacement tires sold in Washington; lower the blood alcohol limit for driving while intoxicated from .08 to .05 percent; and requiring school instruction about the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Legislative Review features highlights from Wednesday's legislative activity (1/24/24).A bill to require utility charges related to the state's Climate Commitment Act to be listed as such on consumers' utility bills. A proposal to raise the pay for paraeducators by an average of $7 per hour. And a measure that would expand access to respite care for family caregivers.

The legislature heard bills about child tax care credit, school bus trespass and free college tuition (for community and technical colleges).

Legislative Review features highlights from Monday's legislative activity (1/22/24).The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee hears a bill to allow liquor retailers to use biometric ID to verify the age of buyers. The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee hears a bill to limit the use of restraint and isolation on students. On the House floor, representatives debate a bill that would...

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would give the authority for local governments to raise property taxes and a bill that would try to prevent algorithmic bias and discrimination.

On today's Legislative Review; phasing out fluorescent light bulbs, adjusting real estate taxes to fund affordable housing, and legislation relating to wolves and livestock predation.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Legislative committees consider bills to require oil companies to report pricing and supply info to state government; require public school instruction on the Holocaust and genocide; and create regulations to protect citizens gathering signatures on initiative petitions.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill concerning the WA State Patrol's firearm background check system. And a session update from the Democratic and Republican Caucuses.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The Legisature homors Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. Also bills that would require financial literacy in schools and prohibits guns in places like zoos and public transit stations.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill which aims to require enviornmental impact disclosures from fast fashion manufacturers. And a bill that would try to stabilize rent in Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a bill that would adopt standards for zero-emission lawn equipment. Also a bill that would provide Opioid and Fentanyl prevention education in schools.

Legislative Review features highlights from Wednesday's legislative activity including artificial intelligence, union meetings, and school bonds.