Washington State Legislative Session Highlights: Tax, Housing, Healthcare, and Public Safety Bills.
The text covers a wide range of legislative bills and proposals in Washington state related to budget, revenue, taxation, housing, healthcare, education, criminal justice, public safety, environmental issues, energy, and social programs. Key points include property tax exemptions, affordable housing initiatives, clean energy policies, public defense funding, gun violence prevention, child care assistance, and transportation projects. Upcoming events include public hearings on various topics such as school funding, environmental impacts, mental health sentencing, and transportation appropriations.