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House approves package of bills on language access, detention reporting, consumer protections and public safety
Summary
On the floor the House passed multiple bills including language-access services (HB 24-75), reporting requirements for private detention facilities (HB 24-64), consumer protections for water rates (HB 19-06) and several other measures; several items drew debate over unfunded mandates, agency fit and fiscal effects.
The Washington State House approved a series of bills on final reading, moving a range of policy measures forward after floor debate that highlighted implementation and fiscal concerns.
Language access: Substitute House Bill 24-75 — described by Representative Ortiz Self as ‘‘a matter of safety’’ to make public programs and services accessible to residents whose primary language is not English — passed on final reading (62 yays, 33 nays, 3 excused). Opponents, including Representatives Waters and Marshall, argued the bill risks becoming an unfunded mandate for smaller jurisdictions; Representative Jacobson noted the bill’s fiscal note lists an indeterminate effect on school districts.
Detention facilities reporting: House Bill 24-64, requiring reporting of serious…
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