Washington, 2025 legislative session

Rent control takes center stage on first day of 2025 WA legislative session
Monday marked the beginning of the 105-day legislative session in Washington state. During this session, lawmakers will address a variety of challenges and issues, including a projected operating budget gap,
2025 Washington state legislative session begins
There was plenty of pomp and politics for the opening day of the Washington Legislature’s 2025 session. It began at noon Monday for the state’s 98 representatives and 49 senators. But for many, the day didn’t end until the dinner hour as they went from taking their oath of office to listening to residents and
Washington lawmakers kick off 2025 legislative session
Pomp and circumstance marked the start of the 69th legislature, though big challenges face lawmakers over the next 105 days.
Washington legislative session begins Monday
Prefiled bills include exempting seniors from property taxes, changing Washington's per se BAC limit and installing panic buttons in schools. (KING)
WA Legislature starts 2025 session as fierce budget debate looms
Washington lawmakers kicked off the 105-day session, which will include several hurdles as they craft a balanced budget and debate new policies.
The 2025 WA legislature convenes: Here’s your guide to the busy first week of the 105-day session
Monday was the first day of the Washington Legislature’s 2025 regular session. Lawmakers have lots on their plates over the 105-day stretch. For one thing, they’ll need to solve how to balance the state’s budget amid a projected $10 billion to $12 billion shortfall over a four-year period.
Budget gap the focus as Washington legislative session begins
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In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
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Washington lawmakers to make another push to change BAC level to .05
This is the third year in bill sponsor state Sen. John Lovick's quest to lower the per se BAC limit in Washington state.
Everything you need to know about Washington’s 2025 legislative session
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Washington lawmakers focus on money woes as they consider cuts – and maybe taxes – to balance budget
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Dent outlines his priorities for WA’s 2025 session
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4 things to expect from WA’s 2025 legislative session
Washington state lawmakers will convene in Olympia next week for a 105-day marathon legislative session. Leaders offered ...
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Washington State Bill Would Legalize Facilitated Psilocybin Services Under New Two-Track Program Focused On Therapy And Wellness
Washington State senators are renewing the push to legalize psilocybin services, prefiling a bill ahead of the forthcoming ...
New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit
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