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OLYMPIA – A bill prioritizing the safety and well-being of workers in the adult entertainment industry was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today.   Senate Bill 6105, championed by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), introduces crucial regulations aimed at fostering a secure and professional environment in adult entertainment establishments. The new law addresses the pressing need ...

OLYMPIA – A bill ensuring both security and human dignity within our state's correctional facilities passed the Senate on Monday.   Senate Bill 6187, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), removes the previously set expiration date of June 30, 2024, effectively extending the Body Scanner Pilot Program at the Department of Corrections indefinitely.  Originally created to ...

OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at prioritizing the safety and well-being of workers in the adult entertainment industry passed the Senate on Wednesday.   SB 6105, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), proposes regulations focused on creating a secure and professional environment within adult entertainment establishments. The bill mandates comprehensive measures, including de-escalation training for staff ...

OLYMPIA — A bill extending the tenure of the Pesticide Application Safety Committee passed the Senate on Tuesday with a unanimous 49-0 vote.  Senate Bill 6166, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), extends the provisions of the Pesticide Application Safety Committee and its advisory work group until July 1, 2035, from the original expiration date of ...

OLYMPIA – Un proyecto de ley para mejorar los servicios de acceso lingüístico para los habitantes de Washington fue aprobado por el Senado el viernes pasado con una votación de 31 a 19. El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 5995, patrocinado por la Senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), crea un programa integral de licencias para intérpretes y traductores, abordando una brecha crítica ...

OLYMPIA – A bill to improve language access services for Washingtonians passed the Senate on Friday on a 31 to 19 vote.  Senate Bill 5995, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), creates a comprehensive licensing program for interpreters and translators, addressing a critical gap in the state's regulatory framework. Currently, interpreters and translators are not licensed under Washington ...

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at enhancing benefits for Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers in Washington state was discussed in the Labor & Commerce Committee on Tuesday. Senate Bill 6074, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) and focused on amending the workers’ compensation system, introduces provisions to ensure that death benefits are rightfully paid to TNC passenger drivers, including ...

OLYMPIA — Un nuevo proyecto de ley destinado a mejorar la transparencia y recopilar datos esenciales sobre los trabajadores H-2A en el estado de Washington fue considerado en una audiencia en el Comité de Trabajo y Comercio del Senado el lunes. El proyecto de ley SB 5996, patrocinado por la Senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), se centra en mejorar el Programa ...

OLYMPIA – A new bill aimed at improving transparency and gathering essential data on H-2A workers in Washington state was heard in the Labor & Commerce Committee on Monday. SB 5996, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), focuses on enhancing the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Visa Program and ensuring equitable implementation of the prevailing wage program for both migrant and ...

OLYMPIA – A bill addressing Washington state's jail system crisis was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee on Monday.  SB 6189, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), proposes the creation of the Jail Oversight Board within the Office of the Governor to ensure transparency, independent oversight, and reform toward a more rehabilitative jail system. ...