Legislature sued over how it changed police deadly force law
SEATTLE -- Frequent initiative sponsor Tim Eyman is suing Washington state over the constitutionality of the way lawmakers voted to make it easier to prosecute police for negligent shootings.Eyman filed the lawsuit Monday in Thurston County Superior Court, four days after lawmakers approved and Gov.
SEATTLE -- Frequent initiative sponsor Tim Eyman is suing Washington state over the constitutionality of the way lawmakers voted to make it easier to prosecute police for negligent shootings.Eyman filed the lawsuit Monday in Thurston County Superior Court, four days after lawmakers approved and Gov.
Some lawmakers say property tax relief passed by Legislature is not enough
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Last minute votes couldn’t come fast enough in an atmosphere some lawmakers say has never been so partisan.“The least transparent, possibly, has the most gimmicks,” Rep.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Last minute votes couldn’t come fast enough in an atmosphere some lawmakers say has never been so partisan.“The least transparent, possibly, has the most gimmicks,” Rep.
Governor signs change to police deadly force law after Legislature narrowly OKs bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers have voted to make it easier to prosecute police who commit negligent or reckless shootings, updating a law that made it uniquely difficult to hold officers criminally liable.House Bill 3003 was passed by the House Wednesday and the Senate on Thursday night after law enforcement groups and backers of an initiative tied to the deadly force law reached a compromise deal this week, The News Tribune reported .Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers have voted to make it easier to prosecute police who commit negligent or reckless shootings, updating a law that made it uniquely difficult to hold officers criminally liable.House Bill 3003 was passed by the House Wednesday and the Senate on Thursday night after law enforcement groups and backers of an initiative tied to the deadly force law reached a compromise deal this week, The News Tribune reported .Gov.
Legislature passes, sends governor one-time property tax cut for 2019
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Legislature on Thursday night passed a one-time statewide property tax as part of the overall supplemental budget plan the chambers passed earlier in the day.The House passed the measure on a 59-39 vote Thursday night, a day after the Senate passed it on a 25-23 vote.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Legislature on Thursday night passed a one-time statewide property tax as part of the overall supplemental budget plan the chambers passed earlier in the day.The House passed the measure on a 59-39 vote Thursday night, a day after the Senate passed it on a 25-23 vote.
2018 Washington Legislature adjourns its 60-day session for the year
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature adjourned its 60-day legislative session Thursday night after sending Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature adjourned its 60-day legislative session Thursday night after sending Gov.
Washington Legislature OKs bill to boost oil safety measures
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature has passed a measure that aims to boost safety around the transportation of oil in the state.The House on Wednesday approved the bill on a 62-35 vote.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature has passed a measure that aims to boost safety around the transportation of oil in the state.The House on Wednesday approved the bill on a 62-35 vote.
New Washington law allows hungry students to get 'Breakfast After the Bell'
The popularity of a program which allows students to eat breakfast in the classroom prompted a new law in Washington.
The popularity of a program which allows students to eat breakfast in the classroom prompted a new law in Washington.
Legislative 'deal' on police deadly force law may violate state Constitution
A compromise measure to overhaul Washington's controversial law on police shootings might run afoul of the state Constitution.
A compromise measure to overhaul Washington's controversial law on police shootings might run afoul of the state Constitution.
Gov. Inslee signs bump stock ban
Sparked by last year's mass shooting in Las Vegas, Washington is the most recent state to ban trigger devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire more rapidly.
Sparked by last year's mass shooting in Las Vegas, Washington is the most recent state to ban trigger devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire more rapidly.
Washington's housing discrimination bill heads to governor
SEATTLE (AP) — Mindy Woods fought her way out of homelessness.It's a success story state lawmakers and advocacy groups are trying to replicate by targeting perhaps the biggest challenge faced by the homeless: rejection.Woods, 52, slept on friends' couches for eight months and had eight property owners turn her down before she found a landlord willing to accept her Section 8 voucher, a federal subsidy that helps low-income people pay their rent."I have no criminal record, no evictions," Woods, a Navy veteran, said in an interview from the one-bedroom apartment she finally landed in 2016 in Edmonds, north of Seattle. "There's no reason not to rent to me."The obstacles she faced may soon become illegal in Washington state, where legislators have passed a bill that prohibits landlords from turning away tenants who rely on Section 8 vouchers, Social Security or veterans benefits.While Washington boasts one of the country's fastest-growing economies, the flip side is a housing market where rents have surged and vacancy rates are the country's lowest.
SEATTLE (AP) — Mindy Woods fought her way out of homelessness.It's a success story state lawmakers and advocacy groups are trying to replicate by targeting perhaps the biggest challenge faced by the homeless: rejection.Woods, 52, slept on friends' couches for eight months and had eight property owners turn her down before she found a landlord willing to accept her Section 8 voucher, a federal subsidy that helps low-income people pay their rent."I have no criminal record, no evictions," Woods, a Navy veteran, said in an interview from the one-bedroom apartment she finally landed in 2016 in Edmonds, north of Seattle. "There's no reason not to rent to me."The obstacles she faced may soon become illegal in Washington state, where legislators have passed a bill that prohibits landlords from turning away tenants who rely on Section 8 vouchers, Social Security or veterans benefits.While Washington boasts one of the country's fastest-growing economies, the flip side is a housing market where rents have surged and vacancy rates are the country's lowest.
Washington becomes first state to set up own net-neutrality requirements
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure making Washington the first state to set up its own net-neutrality requirements in response to the Federal Communications Commission's recent repeal of Obama-era rules.
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure making Washington the first state to set up its own net-neutrality requirements in response to the Federal Communications Commission's recent repeal of Obama-era rules.
Washington Legislature approves conversion therapy ban
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Legislature has passed a bill to ban licensed therapists from trying to change a minor's sexual orientation.The Senate agreed on changes made in the House to Senate Bill 5722 and passed it on a 33-16 vote Saturday.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Legislature has passed a bill to ban licensed therapists from trying to change a minor's sexual orientation.The Senate agreed on changes made in the House to Senate Bill 5722 and passed it on a 33-16 vote Saturday.
Legislature passes, sends governor bill to phase out Atlantic salmon farming in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Legislature on Friday voted to phase out marine Atlantic salmon aquaculture, an industry that has operated for decades in the state but came under heavy criticism after tens of thousands of nonnative fish escaped into waterways last summer.After lengthy debate, the Senate passed the bill on a 31-16 vote.
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Legislature on Friday voted to phase out marine Atlantic salmon aquaculture, an industry that has operated for decades in the state but came under heavy criticism after tens of thousands of nonnative fish escaped into waterways last summer.After lengthy debate, the Senate passed the bill on a 31-16 vote.
Bump stocks ban, other bills pass as end of legislative session nears
OLYMPIA, Wash. – It’s the do-or-die hour in Olympia right now where all bills not related to the budget must pass both chambers in order to become law.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – It’s the do-or-die hour in Olympia right now where all bills not related to the budget must pass both chambers in order to become law.
Car tab relief? Bipartisan bill passes state Senate, but measure comes at a cost
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Nearly a year after higher car tab taxes took effect, drivers may finally be seeing some relief.But relief comes at a cost.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Nearly a year after higher car tab taxes took effect, drivers may finally be seeing some relief.But relief comes at a cost.
Washington could become the next state to automatically register voters
A bill that would automatically register voters when they apply for or renew an enhanced driver's license passed the state Senate.
A bill that would automatically register voters when they apply for or renew an enhanced driver's license passed the state Senate.
Citing 'unprecedented' outcry from public, Inslee vetoes much-criticized records bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Following a public outcry, Washington Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Following a public outcry, Washington Gov.
Washington state's carbon tax bill dies in Legislature
SEATTLE (AP) — Another ambitious effort to pass a carbon tax in Washington state has faltered as both Gov.
SEATTLE (AP) — Another ambitious effort to pass a carbon tax in Washington state has faltered as both Gov.
With so many gun bills in the works in Olympia, which are likely to succeed and fail?
SEATTLE -- As major chain retail stores around the country moved to restrict gun sales Wednesday, legislators in Olympia continued to work on a number of gun bills that could tighten restrictions.Q13 News took a look at a number of gun-related bills and where they stand in the legislative process.
SEATTLE -- As major chain retail stores around the country moved to restrict gun sales Wednesday, legislators in Olympia continued to work on a number of gun bills that could tighten restrictions.Q13 News took a look at a number of gun-related bills and where they stand in the legislative process.
New legislation could make arming teachers a statewide reality in Washington
Legislation aimed at arming teachers in Washington state was introduced much to the ire of Gov. Jay Inslee and state superintendent of public instruction who are strongly against the idea.
Legislation aimed at arming teachers in Washington state was introduced much to the ire of Gov. Jay Inslee and state superintendent of public instruction who are strongly against the idea.