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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 | WA | SB 5148 | Requires Compliance with the Housing Element Requirements of the Growth Management Act | Bill Passed - House (78 - 19) |
| April 14, 2025 | WA | SB 5284 | Reduces Waste Going into Landfills and Creates a Uniform State Recycling System | Bill Passed - House (51 - 45) |
| March 31, 2025 | WA | SB 5106 | Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State-Recognized Holidays | Bill Passed - House (68 - 29) |
| March 10, 2025 | WA | HB 1321 | Prohibits Any Federal Armed Forces from Entering the State Without Governor Authority | Bill Passed - House (58 - 37) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | WA | HB 1130 | Requires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration Prioritize Specified Populations when Enrolling Eligible Clients | Bill Passed - House (90 - 7) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | SB 5148 | Requires Compliance with the Housing Element Requirements of the Growth Management Act | Bill Passed - House (78 - 19) |
| 4/14 | SB 5284 | Reduces Waste Going into Landfills and Creates a Uniform State Recycling System | Bill Passed - House (51 - 45) |
| 3/31 | SB 5106 | Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State-Recognized Holidays | Bill Passed - House (68 - 29) |
| 3/10 | HB 1321 | Prohibits Any Federal Armed Forces from Entering the State Without Governor Authority | Bill Passed - House (58 - 37) |
| 2/20 | HB 1130 | Requires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration Prioritize Specified Populations when Enrolling Eligible Clients | Bill Passed - House (90 - 7) |