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Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free
SB 5147 will exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax
Leona Vaughn
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Legislature bans single-use plastic bags in state
SB 5323 banning retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags for free passed in legislation
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Sex education becomes a requirement for state public schools
Opponents fear the content could be graphic and the material too mature for children
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New laws enacted affect courthouse arrests, hairstyles and domestic worker treatment
HB 2567 prohibits warrantless arrests within one mile of a court facility
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Informed consent soon required for pelvic exams in state
Unauthorized pelvic exams are currently not illegal in Washington state
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Undocumented students could soon be eligible for college loans
Undocumented and DACA students are currently not eligible to receive federal student loans
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Treatment could replace prison time for drug offenders under proposed law
Proposals moving through the Legislature would expand the eligibility of incarcerated people to receive treatment for substance abuse…
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Lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines
Opponents say it would infringe on their gun rights
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Proposed law adds fee to plastic bags at check out
The Senate passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags and place fee on reusable plastic bags.
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Governor talks up state’s positives, notes areas to improve
Homelessness and climate among key concerns
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Washington Legislature opens for 2020 session
The 2020 Washington State Legislative session began at noon Monday, Jan. 13, with an opening ceremony in which…