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New drug-possession law is better but still does not go far enough to address state’s drug crisis New drug-possession law is better but still does not go far enough to address state’s drug crisis
Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers May 17, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Although the Legislature concluded its 2023 session on April 23, its work was not finished. An important issue – passing a new law about possessing...
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Padden believes drug-possession bill passed by Legislature not strong enough to deal with state’s drug crisis
Padden believes drug-possession bill passed by Legislature not strong enough to deal with state’s drug crisis
During a one-day special session today, the Legislature approved a bill enhancing penalties for possession of hard drugs, but 4th District Sen. Mike Padden was among the “no” votes in the Senate. Padden, the ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee, believes the compromise version of Senate Bill...
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Governor signs Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans
Governor signs Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans
Gov. Jay Inslee today signed Senate Bill 5096, a bipartisan measure prime-sponsored by 4th District Sen. Mike Padden that will aid businesses looking to adopt an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) corporate structure. “This new law will help promote employee ownership, which is valuable not only for employees but for...
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Governor signs two Padden bills one week after legislative session ends
Governor signs two Padden bills one week after legislative session ends
SB 5058 encourages home ownership, SB 5218 provides tax exemption for mobility equipment Gov. Jay Inslee today signed Senate Bill 5058, 4th District Sen. Mike Padden’s legislation that helps encourage home ownership in Washington by making it easier for smaller condominium buildings to be constructed. The law created by SB...
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