Legislative Review

Each weekday during the legislative session, Legislative Review gives you daily recaps of the top debates at the State Capitol. Over the weekend, a weekly recap summarizes the debates from the entire week. Episodes of Legislative Review are also produced when legislative committees meet during the interim between legislative sessions.

Legislative Review -- Year in Review / Contentious Legislation of the 2025 Legislative Session

On this episode of Legislative Year in Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at some of the highly contentious bills that passed during the 2025 legislative session.

05-27
25:01

Legislative Review -- Year in Review / Transportation and Capital Budgets and Taxes

On this episode of Legislative Year in Review: The transportation and capital budgets approved by the Legislature, and a closer look at the new taxes approved to fund those budgets as well as the operating budget.

05-12
20:11

Legislative Review -- Year in Review / Operating Budget

This episode of Legislative Review covers the state operating budget passed on April 27, the final day of the 2025 regular session of the Washington State Legislature.

04-29
09:51

Friday April 25, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a controversial piece of legislation on excise taxes.  Plus, an update on the Parental Rights’ Bill.

04-25
09:31

Thursday, April 24, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a couple of tax bills making their way through the House of Representatives. SB 5794 (Tax Preferences) and SB 5813 (Capital Gain/Estate Tax)

04-24
07:46

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look into a bill that would effect unemployment benefits for striking workers. Plus, a bill that would hike the price of a Discover Pass for state parks and legislation concerning recycling.

04-23
09:31

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco delves into a bill that updates the state's clean fuels program.  Plus, legislation that would modify the state's B&O tax.

04-22
08:46

Monday April 21, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a couple of tax bills in the House Finance Committee.

04-21
08:01

Friday April 18, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill concerning medicaid coverage for postpartum care.  Plus, we take a look at a bill in the Senate that pertains to automated voter registration.

04-18
07:16

Thursday April 17, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco delves into the array of proposed tax bills offered in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

04-17
09:16

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a highly debated bill on firearm permits.  Plus, a contentious bill concerning recycling and a bill that would encourage affordable housing near transit.

04-15
08:46

Monday, April 14, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that would make stealing first responders' equipment a felony.  Plus, a bill that would help with workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum mothers.

04-14
07:16

Friday, April 11, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at what’s the latest on HB 1217 (Rent Stabilization). Plus we check in with the Governor’s Office and take a look at the latest bill signings by Governor Ferguson.

04-11
07:06

Thursday, April 10, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review: Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that would bring fresh produce to underserved communities.  Plus, a bill concerning sexual assault on campuses and a bill to keep other states’ national guard troops out of Washington State.

04-10
08:00

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a billthat could close down Yakima Valley and Rainier Schools.  Plus, bills pertaining to pregnancy loss and modifying Washington's "Drug Take Back Program."

04-09
09:26

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at a bill that would expand the tax on nicotine.  Plus bills pertaining to exempting juveniles from prison riot charges and protecting witnesses in workplace and harassment and discrimination cases.

04-08
08:21

Monday April 7, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  Host Angela Nolasco takes a look at the Senate and the recently approved Capital Budget.  Plus, a proposed social media tax to help fund youth behavioral health programs in Washington State.

04-07
07:56

Friday, April 4, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill that would keep frontline medical workers safe from workplace violence. Plus, a bill that would help with protecting isolated workers.

04-04
05:11

Thursday, April 3, 2025

On this episode of Legislative Review:  A bill that could reshape how courts handle child custody and parenting plans.  Plus, we take a look at a bill that would increase the state's B&O tax.  Finally a bill that would expand the penalties against the mistreatment of animals.

04-03
08:16

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