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Legislation aimed at clarifying how Washington protects children from serious harm received extensive and passionate public testimony today in the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee. House Bill 2511, sponsored...
Legislation to make Washington’s aviation assurance funding program for wildland fire response permanent received a public hearing in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Friday. House Bill 2104, sponsored...
The 2025 legislative session may have been the most intense session I have been a part of in my 11 years serving the 13th District. Important and controversial legislation was constantly...
A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent to improve wildfire preparedness and safety was signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1522 focuses on making sure regulated...
During floor debate Rep. Dent advocates for Initiative 2113, which would restore vehicular police pursuits by rolling back restrictions on when police can engage in pursuits, restoring the “reasonable suspicion” standard. The...
High-potency THC cannabis products pose physical and mental harms that must be addressed, according to legislation introduced by Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) and Rep. Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline). “Today, there’s no...
A Central Washington lawmaker says it’s time to for the Legislature to fix the public safety crisis in our state. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 01-12-24 – RADIO REPORT:...
A Moses Lake lawmaker wants to best protect against wildland fires through public-private partnerships. Nic Scott reports. Wash. House Republicans · 01-10-24 – RADIO REPORT: Dent bill creates partnership pilot project...
Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, joins Brian Stephenson and Lance Tormey on KIT Radio in Yakima to discuss his legislation to curtail childcare deserts, and increase protection against wildfire. The 13th...
After midnight on Monday lawmakers in the state House of Representatives passed the controversial law enforcement vehicle pursuit legislation. Senate Bill 5352 would allow police to pursue suspects on a very...
