Legislative Review

In this segment of Legislative Year in Review we continue our look at some of the most significant pieces of legislation approved in the 2026 legislative session.

On this segment of Legislative Review: Part 2 of contentious legislation of the 2026 session.

This segment of Legislative Year in Review features some of the most contentious legislation of the 2026 session.

On this Sine Die episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at the recently approved bill pertaining to data center tax incentives.  Plus we analyze the latest supplemental budgets.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We check in on the millionaires tax debate in the House of Represntatives.  And a bill that will change the Attorney General's investigative powers.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to local law enforcement leadership.  Plus legislation concerning background checks on firearms.  Finally a measure on affordable housing and sales tax.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Legislation pertaining to the Working Connections Program.  Plus debate continues over the Abortion Savings Program.  Finally a bill to address child care labor standards.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A contentious debate on a bill about new standards for elected sheriffs. Plus legislation on regulating companion chatbots in the State Senate.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Legislation aimed at expanding where shelters and supportive housing can be built in cities and counties.  Plus a bill that would expand the investigative authority of the State's Attorney General.  Finally a bill that would expand what shared leave can be used for.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A proposed bill that would change how nicotine is taxed.  Plus legislation to enact a brand new board for child care.  Finally a bill that concerns the Working Connections Program.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A piece of legislation that pertains to agriculture.  Plus a bill that would help with voting access and election security for tribal, military , and voters overseas.  Finally a bill on ADUs or Accessory Dwelling Units.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a bill pertaining to guidelines for voter suppression claims.  Plus a piece of legislation on an abortion access funding plan.  Finally a measure to modify state grant funding for private colleges.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a hotly debated bill pertaining to domestic workers.  Plus, a piece of legislation that might concern your property tax bill.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Senate passes their version of the supplemental budget.  Plus a bill that would extend some benefits for Washingtonians affected by the 2025 floods.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A piece of legislation that would redefine parents' rights in family court.  Plus a bill that would expand access to shelters and supportive housing.  Finally a measure pertaining to Western Washington University.

On this episdoe of Legislative Review:  Millionaires Tax bill is heard in House Finance Committee.  Plus a piece of legislation on wrongly convicted people.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at the Senate's version of the supplemental operating budget.  Plus a bill on gun background checks.  Find out what that piece of legislation is all about.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Legislation concerning discounted drug access under the 340B Program.  Plus a bill that would create a board to address childcare labor standards.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to cannabis use for terminally ill patients.  Plus a piece of legislation that would help with protecting access to places of worship.  Finally a bill that would crack down on fake badges and false claims of law enforcement.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Lawmakers discuss changes to the Climate Commitment Act.  Plus legislation on expanding the Attorney General's investigative powers.  Finally a bill to broaden qualifications for certain public safety jobs.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A debate on scaling back the estate tax.  Plus legislation to enable local pharmacists to diagnose and treat common illnesses.  Finally a bill that would set new literacy standards in schools.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Legislation pertaining to shared leave for hate crime victims and ice-related absences.  Plus bill on private detention centers.  Finally discussion on the Millionaire Tax takes place in the Washington State Senate.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill proposing new standards for elected sheriffs, plus a bill to repeal a decades-old 'Fish Wars' initiative.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A college sports betting bill clears the WA State Senate.  Plus a piece of legislation to speed up hazard alerts on construction sites.  And a bill pertainiing to pet in running vehicles. 

On this episode of Legislative Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at HB 2165 pertaining to peace officer false identification.  Also the State Senate recognizes the world champion Seattle Seahawks.  Finally a piece of legislation regarding AI and nursing titles.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We check in on the latest with the Millionaires' tax bill.  Plus a piece of legislation regarding abortion medication accessibility.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to increase the tax on cigarettes and a piece of legislation on expanding aid for students facing homelessness.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill pertaining to data centers in one Eastern Washington county. Plus here the pros and cons of the newly proposed Millionaires' Tax.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Lawmakers weigh new legislation for cities to raise lodging taxes. Plus, a bill to lower utility bills for low-income households.  Finally a bill concerning consumer debt lawsuits.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A piece of legislation pertaining to mattress recycling.  Plus a bill about financial literacy in high schools.  Finally a potential new law debated in the House of Representatives on jail strip searches.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A proposed tax on healthcare insurers.  Plus the proposed Millionaire's tax is unveiled by the Washington State Democrats.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A piece of legislation on packaging restrictions for cannabis products.  Plus a bill to regulate the purchase of sugary drinks using snap benefits.  Finally a resolution honoring the Seattle Mariners. 

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill to help expand privacy protections in Washington State's public records and a bill to help fund public media.  

​On this episode of Legislative Review:  A controversial bill on face mask covering for ICE agents was debated on the Senate floor.  Plus a bill to help students with their signatures for election ballot purposes.  Finally a bill about phones in classrooms.

​On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill to help businesses figure out what to do with the pennie shortage.  Also a piece of legislation pertaining to immigration agents and civil rights.  Finally a bill about homelessness and housing.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Hear about the latest happenings about the legislative session from Republican and Democratic leadership.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We take a look at what Governor Ferguson and Attorney General Brown had to say at their latest press conference.  Plus a bill regulating cannabis homegrows.  Finally a piece of legislation that would expand the laws against child sexual exploitation.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Legislation pertaining to medicaid funding for newborns exposed to drugs.  Plus, a bill targeting so-called real estate "pocket" listings.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A hotly contentious bill about ballot petitions in this state.  Plus and bill regarding data centers and a bill about protecting court and judicial officials.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Legislation regarding AI chatbots.  Plus a controversial bill on abortion pill access.  Finally a bill discussing housing permitting.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill on taxing short term rental. Plus a bill limiting ICE to non- public areas.  Finall a piece of legislation pertaining to collective bargaining with farm workers.  

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the legislature. We take a look at what some of the legislators had to say.  Plus a bill dealing with medical debt interest.

On this episode of Legislative Review: We take a look at a piece of legislation that would restrict minors' access to sexually explicit adult content online.  Plus a bill pertaining to first responders during large-scale emergency situations and disasters.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We take a look at legislation to lower the blood alcohol limit from 0.08% to 0.05%. And a bill pertaining to preventative care (i.e. vaccines and wellness checks).  Plus a bill that will help with clarifying the P.E. waiver process for high school students.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to expand the state plastic bag ban plus AI regulation legislation and a bill to ban declawing of cats in Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review:  We take a look at the Governor Ferguson's State of the State address and the Republican Perspective from Senator Wagoner.  Also we take a look at a bill on pertaining to facial coverings for law enforcement.

On this episode of Legislative Review.  The 2026 legislative session begins with opening ceremonies and remarks from Speaker of the House Rep. Laurie Jinkins and House Repuiblican Leader Drew Stokesbary.  Plus an education bill pertaining to how schools handle behavioral crises. 

On this episode of Legislative Year in Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at some of the highly contentious bills that passed during the 2025 legislative session.

On this episode of Legislative Year in Review: The transportation and capital budgets approved by the Legislature, and a closer look at the new taxes approved to fund those budgets as well as the operating budget.