Goehner Bill To Fund Backcountry Rescues Passes State House
The measure would create a mechanism or grant program to fund search and rescue volunteers' planning, equipment, training, exercise, and operation costs.
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Gov. Inslee To Announce Special Session For Drug Possession Laws
The legislature failed to agree on a framework for drug possession penalties after the Senate and House passed differing versions of the same bill.
WA House Passes Police Pursuit Bill, Local Reps Divided On Vote
The controversial bill would allow police to chase suspects on a limited basis.
Bill in WA House Seeks Creation of New Property Tax
A bill in the Washington House is proposing the creation of a new property tax category of 4% on property valued at over $5 million.
Proponents of House Bill 1628 (HB 1628) say wealthy people who sell property valued at over $5 million can afford to pay the additional tax rate...
Bills Addressing Crop Protection Products Clear Washington Senate
Earlier this week, the Washington Senate approved two bills that focus on crop protection products. Senate Bill 5143, which received a 49-0 vote in the Senate, would change the name and membership of the Commission on Pesticide Registration, adding a non-voting member from the Pacific Northwest EPA region.
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Auto Theft Bill From Rep. Maycumber Easily Passes House
Under the bill, money used to pay for jailing auto theft offenders would instead be used for auto theft prevention efforts at the local level.