Legislative Review

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would modify the real estate excise tax or REET tax. And a bill that would ensure acces to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, for all women in Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would ease parental consent for at-risk and vulnerable youth seeking gender-affirming & reproductive healthcare. And a public hearing that would open the door for tolling on the I-5 Columbia River Crossing.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill responding to the WA Supreme Court's decision in the "Blake" case regarding drug possession laws and treatment. And bills regarding modifications to Washington's Working Families Tax Credit, and eliminating some legal financial obligations, or LFOs.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to vehiculat pursuits. Aslo a bill regarding middle housing and a bill to start the process of raising funds for the Billy Frank Jr. statue in Washington D.C.

On this episdoe of Legislative Review: Assault Weapons ban bill was debated in the Washington State Senate and a bill to maintain the use of Mifepristone (abortion pill). Lastly a bill regarding domestic violence cases.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The Senate debates contentious legislation on HB1340--a measure that would exclude abortion and gender-affirming care from the Uniform Disciplinary Act. And the House discusses a bill which targets unregulated edible products containing THC.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The Washington State Senate debates a bill pertaining to regulation of consumer health data. And a bill addressing Washington's caregiver shortage. Finally a bill that would extend contracts for school principals.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill concerning consumer protection for cats and dogs and a bill that would modify the Voting Rights Act. Finally a bill that would notify domestic violence victims of their offender's release.

On Legislative Review for April 4, 2023: The House debates the Transportation and Operating Budgets, plus the House Appropriations Committee takes action on 2SSB 5263, relating to Psilocybin, or 'magic mushrooms.'

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill changing guidelines to protect orcas....and a plethora of fiscal committees bills passed in committee.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would prohibit the sale, purchase, and possesion of drug-making equipment. And a bill that would help struggling local newspapers.....plus much more.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The House Appropriations Committee holds executive session for the operating budget and Senate Transportation Committee listens to public testimony on the transportation budget.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A House committee discusses the impact of having the upcoming 2026 World Cup in Seattle and the State Senate approves their operating budget.

In tonight's Legislative Review, The House Capital Budget Committee hears the House's proposed 2023-25 state construction budget, which pays to build everything from schools to parks to fish hatcheries to soccer fields. And, as policy committees work to beat a Wednesday deadline to vote on bills from the opposite chamber, the Senate Law & Justice committee debates and approves two gun bills, o...

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that could adjust adults' who are incarcerated offender scoring. Also the House unveils their Operating and Transportation budgets.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Reaction from the WA State Supreme Court's decisoon on the Capital Gain Tax case. Also a bill to help with water safety education specifically with kids.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The Senate releases their operating budget and bill heard in Senate Law and Justice Committee pertaining to guns.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would extend the "lookback" period for felony DUI. Plus, a bill that would that would open up the repair and servicing of electronic devices. Finally a bill that would remove the expiration date on the insulin cost cap.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The Washington State Senate introduces their proposed capital budget, a bill to allow dental therapists, and a bill to help streamline building permits.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Senate committees listen to bills on prosecutions of police deadly force cases and students restraints in K-12 education.

Bills involving abortion and health care and also banning natural gas in new construction in Washington State.

Bills that include housing for homeless teens or teens that are aging out of foster care, smoking and vape prevention for minors, and extending tax preferences for dairy farmers and food processors.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that covers new regulations for clean energy sitiing, and a bill that would change penalties for employmnt practices. Finally the Legislature holds a Joint Memorail Service to honor legislators who've pased away.

Today's episode features bills dealing with online auto insurance verification, cataylitic converter theft and purchase, and legal cannabis consumption of potential employees.

On today's episode, apprenticeship requirements for county and city projects, plus a proposed new path for high school graduation.