House passes bill setting $6,000 threshold for foreign‑national certification; critics say initiative process could be affected
Substitute House Bill 21 23 passed the House on Jan. 29 by a reported 68–29 after floor debate in which sponsors described a $6,000 threshold to limit burdensome foreign‑national certification requirements; opponents warned the change weakens protections and could restrict the initiative process.
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The Washington State House passed substitute House Bill 21 23 on third reading, establishing a $6,000 threshold that sponsors said would limit when foreign‑national certification requirements apply to campaign contributions. The clerk reported the final roll call as 68 yays, 29 nays and 1 excused; the bill was declared passed.
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