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Governor signs a package of bills expanding 'fair chance' hiring, homelessness funding and education protections
Summary
At a multi-bill signing event, the governor offered condolences for the sudden death of Senator Bill Ramos and signed a slate of House bills into law, including an expansion of the Washington Fair Chance Act, a change to document-fee sharing to fund homelessness programs and measures affecting education, health and labor protections.
The governor opened a bill-signing event by acknowledging the unexpected death of Senator Bill Ramos and asked attendees to reflect on his public service.
Following that condolence, the governor signed a package of House bills addressing employment background checks, homelessness funding, public-health standards, education and other areas. "I am honored to sign this legislation into law," the governor said repeatedly as sponsors joined on stage for photographs.
Key bills signed included House Bill 1747, which expands the Washington Fair Chance Act by requiring employers complete criminal-background checks only after extending a conditional offer of employment, intended to ensure candidates are considered on qualifications first. The governor thanked Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, the bill's prime sponsor, and Senator Rebecca Saldaña, sponsor of the companion measure.
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