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Bill to expand presumptive PTSD claims to corrections workers now includes cities

Feb 05 2025

HB 1070 was passed out of the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee on January 31 with an amendment that now applies the bill to workers at city jails.
Utility relocation bill pulled from hearing, not expected to return

Feb 04 2025

HB 1643 was scheduled to be heard in the House Transportation Committee on Monday, February 3.
Change to park and recreation districts could allow funding libraries in public buildings

Feb 03 2025

To help smaller and rural communities have better access to the benefits of libraries, the Senate is considering a small change to how governments can use funds from a park and recreation district.
The Public Works Assistance Account needs cities’ help: advocate for ongoing, full funding

Feb 03 2025

This year, the Public Works Board (PWB) marks its 40th year of serving Washington’s local governments, big and small, with vital assistance for their infrastructure projects.
AWC testifies in support of producer responsibility for packaging bill

Feb 03 2025

Watch AWC Government Relations Deputy Director Carl Schroeder testify in support of HB 1150 before the House Environment & Energy Committee.
Updates to public works law tidy up, expand responsible bidder criteria

Feb 03 2025

HB 1549, from Rep. Mary Fosse (D–Everett), updates the state’s criteria for determining a “responsible bidder” on public works project bids.
Embodied carbon emissions reduction requirement may be coming to Washington

Feb 03 2025

HB 1458, from Rep. Davina Duerr (D–Bothell), creates an embodied emissions reduction requirement for large buildings in Washington state.
Bill implementing court interpreter changes comes with cost concerns

Feb 03 2025

An agency-requested bill proposing changes to the laws governing court interpreters is moving through the legislative process.
Another lot splitting proposal enters the fray

Feb 03 2025

Avid Bulletin readers will recall that one lot splitting bill is already working its way through the Legislature – this other bill takes a different approach.
Automatic permit approval idea returns

Feb 03 2025

HB 1438 was introduced this legislative session by Rep. April Connors (R–Kennewick) with a goal of speeding up residential project permitting.
Two very different approaches to impounding vehicles of indigent owners

Feb 03 2025

AWC served on the 2022 legislative workgroup tasked with assessing the decision in City of Seattle v. Long (2021) and the need for any legislated changes.
County-supported public defense funding bill gets first hearing

Feb 03 2025

HB 1592, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson (D–Edmonds) seeks to boost public defense funding for counties and has a hearing this week.
Pet accommodation bill moves out of committee without fixing local government concerns

Feb 03 2025

The House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee adopted a substitute bill on January 29 that failed to address concerns raised by local governments.
Warning: The electric fence bill is back

Jan 31 2025

Frequent readers will remember proposals in recent years to mandate that cities authorize installation of electrified security fences for property protection.
STEP housing bills on the move

Jan 31 2025

Shelters, transitional, emergency, and permanent housing—collectively known as STEP housing—are the focus of a pair of bills that are progressing through the Legislature.
Parking mandate bills continue to move forward

Jan 31 2025

The Senate version, SB 5184, will be voted on in committee and the House version is getting a hearing and vote in the same week.
Childcare siting bill moves forward and is joined by a companion

Jan 31 2025

HB 1212 passed out of committee with one change and the Senate companion version is up for a hearing.
Jail standards oversight bill gets amended into a new version

Jan 31 2025

SB 5005, proposing to create a new Jail Oversight Board has been voted out of committee with significant amendments.
AWC opposes major changes to the state Voting Rights Act

Jan 31 2025

Major changes may be underway for the Washington Voting Rights Act (VRA) that would be burdensome for cities.
Personnel records bill gets amended and moved out of committee

Jan 31 2025

HB 1308 was amended and voted out of the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee on January 31 on a 6-3 vote.

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