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Inslee signs legislation redefining state’s hate crime laws

Inslee signs legislation redefining state’s hate crime laws

OLYMPIA – Legislation to update the state’s hate crime law to include defacement of public property was signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee. Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) introduced Senate Bill 5917 in response to vandalism of Spokane LGBTQ+ landmarks in October. The legislation closes a loophole in current law by redefining the state’s hate crime statute to ...

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About Andy

Andy Billig is a proud father, businessperson and member of the Spokane community. Having previously served a term in the state House of Representatives, he was elected to the state Senate by constituents of the 3rd Legislative District in 2012 and was re-elected in 2016. He was elected Majority Leader by Senate Democrats in 2018.

In the Senate, Andy continues to be an advocate for children, working families, and small businesses, putting people first in Spokane and throughout the state. He has been particularly active as a legislative leader on early learning and K-12 education. He has also led efforts to pass legislation to increase transparency and equity in our democracy.

Read Andy’s full biography here.

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The Olympian: Leading WA lawmakers give media a rundown on their 2024 legislative priorities

The Olympian: Leading WA lawmakers give media a rundown on their 2024 legislative priorities

Leading lawmakers in Washington discussed some of their legislative priorities for the upcoming 2024 session Thursday during the annual legislative preview leading up to the start of the session on Monday, Jan. 8. Legislators will have a short 60-day window ...

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Inlander: What to look forward to in Washington's upcoming legislative session

Inlander: What to look forward to in Washington's upcoming legislative session

On Monday, Washington state lawmakers will return to the state's capitol to commence the 2024 legislative session. However, these politicians have been raring to go for the past month as hundreds of bills have already been drafted and "prefiled" since ...

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Washington State Standard: Ballot initiatives cast shadow over Washington legislative session

Washington State Standard: Ballot initiatives cast shadow over Washington legislative session

Housing. Transportation. Behavioral health. Public safety. Climate change. Education. Legislative leaders and Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday those areas will be their focus when the 2024 session gets underway Monday. But they acknowledged six citizen initiatives on course for the November ballot ...

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