Bob Ferguson signs about a dozen bipartisan bills at state Capitol, spotlighting housing, veterans, AI and health-care rules

Bob Ferguson signed about a dozen bills into law during a ceremonial bill-signing at the state Capitol, highlighting measures aimed at expanding housing supply, updating veterans’ advisory appointments, tightening safeguards around artificial intelligence in government projects and clarifying supervision rules in health care.

Speaking to attendees and viewers, Bob Ferguson said, “we're here at the Capitol with a number of legislators, Julie Reed, whose bill I'll be signing shortly, and advocates for housing,” and described the signing as “the final stage” in the legislative process. He framed the housing measures as a priority and thanked lawmakers and advocates for bipartisan work to increase housing production across the state.

The measures signed included a package of housing-related bills intended to ease development and increase supply. House Bill 1687 removes state barriers to help the city of Seattle plan, construct or operate housing projects under the housing cooperation law. House Bill…