washington senate

A bill seeking to ban firearms in several public places where they aren't already prohibited has passed through the Washington State Senate. Senate Bill 5098 (SB-5098) would restrict the possession of guns at all state or local public buildings, parks and playgrounds, and county fairs and fairgrounds...

The measure would create a mechanism or grant program to fund search and rescue volunteers' planning, equipment, training, exercise, and operation costs.

JC Baldwin was unanimously confirmed by the Washington State Senate Monday to serve on the Washington State Transportation Commission.

The bill will allow 10th and 11th graders to earn up to 10 college credits during their summer term.

The legislature failed to agree on a framework for drug possession penalties after the Senate and House passed differing versions of the same bill.

The legislature adjourned for the year after 15 Democrats joined all Republicans to reject the proposal, which included a gross misdemeanor penalty for possession.

A bill that began in the Washington Senate which would lower the threshold for police pursuits in the state has passed the House of Representatives. Seventh District Sen. Shelley Short (R) of Addy says Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 (ESB 5352) allows police to pursue several crimes based on reasonable suspicion instead of probably cause...

The bill bans the sale, manufacture, and import of assault weapons in Washington state while allowing exemptions for law enforcement and the military.

State funding for the City of Wenatchee's massive Confluence Parkway Project has now been fully secured. The money is officially in place after both the Washington House and Senate passed their respective transportation budgets this week...

A bill to establish regional apprenticeship programs for high school students in Washington is nearing the finish line in the state Senate. House Bill 1013 (HB 1013) would allow students to participate in a state-run apprenticeship program that would offer experience in different vocations that may not require a college education...