Mar 28, 2023 | Dispatch From Olympia
This week is another round of cutoffs. Bills that are still alive need to be voted out of their respective Policy Committees by Wednesday, March 29th, or Fiscal Committees by next Tuesday, April 4th. Therefore, we have an immediate ask for SB 5466, Promoting...
Mar 28, 2023 | Dispatch From Olympia
The second half of the legislative session is in full swing. Bills that are still alive need to be voted out of their respective Policy Committees by March 29th or Fiscal Committees by April 4th.We are also entering the budget announcement season. The House will...
Mar 16, 2023 | Dispatch From Olympia
Last Wednesday was the House of Origin cutoff. Despite our best efforts, we are disappointed to report a lot of bills we supported did not make it.SB 5383 – Concerning pedestrians crossing and moving along roadwaysHB 1513 – Improving traffic safetyHB 1582...
Mar 7, 2023 | Dispatch From Olympia
With the House of Origin cut off a few days away, this is a crucial period in the legislative session. Bills need to be pulled from Rules Committees onto the floors of their respective chambers for amendments and a full vote by Wednesday, March 8th.What’s coming...
Mar 7, 2023 | Dispatch From Olympia
Last Friday was a major milestone at the legislature. To keep bills active, they needed to have passed out of fiscal (i.e. Transportation, Appropriations, or Ways and Means) committees. Thanks to your continued advocacy, all but one of our priority bills (Road Usage...