State legislative actions, proposals, and debates in Washington
Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless has entered the race for the 49th Legislative District Position 1 seat, marking a significant move in Southwest Washington’s 2026 election season.
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Vancouver residents joined advocates statewide in Olympia during Latino Legislative Day, calling for stronger limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Lawmakers in Olympia are now seeking federal intervention to expedite repairs on the Fairfax Bridge, as Wilkeson’s mayor accuses state leaders of neglect and political distraction.
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After a court ruling overturns a double‑voting conviction by treating ballots with different candidates as separate elections, Washington moves to redefine ‘election’ by date alone. SB 6084 would close a legal loophole and take effect immediately.
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Proposed legislation in Olympia aims to limit student cell phone use during class time, citing concerns over distraction and academic performance, while some students raise safety objections.
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Washington’s proposed SB 6176 would allow cars with expired tabs to be impounded and could criminalize residents registering out-of-state to avoid fees, with significant potential impact for border communities like Longview and Kelso.
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Washington State Senate approves bill banning opaque face masks for state, local and federal law enforcement. What this means for Cowlitz County communities.
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The Washington State Senate voted 26–23 to lower the legal DUI limit to 0.05%, with Longview Sen. Jeff Wilson breaking ranks to support the measure.
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Washington lawmakers have advanced a bill to explicitly define traveling 30 mph over the speed limit as reckless driving—a move that could bring jail time, fines, and license suspensions for extreme speeders, and strengthen enforcement tools for communities like Longview and Kelso.
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Senate Bill 5312, which would reduce penalties for those convicted in online child predator sting operations, remains alive in the Washington Legislature, stirring debate over proportional punishment and public safety.
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