This week the legislature cleared a major hurdle, the House of Origin Cutoff. March 12 was the deadline for bills to move out of the chamber in which they were introduced. This year, 1,826 bills have been introduced, and 532 made it out of their respective chambers....
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The legislature has now passed the half-way point of the 105-day session. As we approach the March 12 house of origin cutoff, some bills will not advance due to the high volume of proposed legislation and the session’s tight...
We are approaching the midpoint of the 105-day 2025 legislative session. Feb. 28 was the last day to move bills out of fiscal committees in their house of origin. This week, legislators will spend most of their time on the floor debating and passing bills out of their...
Feb. 5 marked the House of Origin Fiscal Committee cutoff, which required all bills to be moved out of their fiscal committees to remain alive for the session. Following this...
We have finished the fourth week of the legislative session, with five weeks remaining. On Jan. 31, we reached the deadline for bills to pass out of their policy committees to remain...
One-third of the 2024 legislative session is now complete. On Jan. 31 all bills without fiscal implications must pass their respective policy committees to remain alive. Following...
A booming arts, culture, heritage and science industry makes King County one of the fastest-growing local economies in the world. This industry also supports our economy, accounting...
Week two of the 2024 legislative session was packed with committee hearings, executive sessions, and floor action on some priority bills. All bills that are not deemed necessary to...
 There have been nearly 1,000 new pieces of legislation introduced in the 2024 60-day legislative session that kicked off on Jan. 8. Any bill introduced last session that did not...
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Today's featured members, Sean Fay and Justin Fay, Co-owners and Co-CEOs of Quick ’n Brite say it is a powerful, biodegradable, and non-toxic all-purpose cleaner made in the USA right...
Today's featured member, Mike Tsega G., founder/CEO of Shewa-Ber says it's a delightful Ethiopian restaurant and bar located in Seattle. Tell us about your business We offer an...
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their...
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The 105-day, 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on April 27 (click here to watch the Sine Die ceremony). During the last week of...
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting Only one week remains of the 2025 legislative session. April 16 was the last day for the House and Senate to vote on bills that came over from...
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting Only two weeks remain in the 2025 legislative session. Last week, legislators focused their attention on moving legislation through fiscal...
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