2023 Legislative Session

Bill Clears Path Regional Sports Complex Headed to Governor
Bill Clears Path Regional Sports Complex Headed to Governor
A bill that clears the way for the potential construction of a regional aquatic center and sports complex in the Wenatchee Valley is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Engrossed 2nd Substitute Senate Bill 5001 (E2SSB 5001) allows for the creation of a second public facilities district that would let voters in both Chelan and Douglas Counties decide if the proposed complex should be built... Rea
Rep. Steele 'Frustrated' by Court's Ruling Over Capital Gains Tax
Rep. Steele 'Frustrated' by Court's Ruling Over Capital Gains Tax
Many of the state's Republican lawmakers are up in arms over Friday's ruling by the Washington Supreme Court that upholds the constitutionality of a capital gains tax passed by the legislature in 2021. Twelfth District Rep. Mike Steele (R) of Chelan says the court's decision will not only make the legislature's budget writing process more difficult, but it could also end up extending the 2023 sess
Bill to Fund Auto Theft Prevention Moving Through WA Senate
Bill to Fund Auto Theft Prevention Moving Through WA Senate
After passing the Washington House earlier this month, a bill that would make more funding available for law enforcement agencies in the state to combat auto theft is now moving through the state Senate. Seventh District Rep. Jacqueline Maycumber (R) of Republic introduced the legislation (HB 1682) and says it would make money available for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of auto th

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