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Time Isn’t Real Croosh<p>Kinda sad HB 1017, the Kimchi Day bill, didn’t make it out of the House last week. It’s always nice to have “good little bills” to root for during the legislative session. <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Rachael Ludwick<p>Anyway I'm going to get off social to go do <a href="https://freeradical.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a> work. If you want to take action in the state of Washington, sign up for 350 WA's Civic Action Team: <a href="https://www.350wa.org/cat" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">350wa.org/cat</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Twice weekly email alerts. Or look at Take Action Network &amp; search for 350 WA: <a href="https://www.takeaction.network/xactions/action_page" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">takeaction.network/xactions/ac</span><span class="invisible">tion_page</span></a> <a href="https://freeradical.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Alan McConchie<p>Hey <a href="https://subdued.social/tags/WashingtonState" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WashingtonState</span></a> voters, we have one more day to get the <a href="https://subdued.social/tags/RankedChoiceVoting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RankedChoiceVoting</span></a> bill out of committee in the state legislature. Please take a moment to call the Legislative Hotline at (800) 562-6000 and register your support for the Washington VOICES Act, HB 1448!</p><p>Here's a link to the bill: <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1448&amp;Year=2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?Bil</span><span class="invisible">lNumber=1448&amp;Year=2025</span></a></p><p>And here is FairVote Washington's one-pager: <a href="https://fairvotewa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FairVote-WA_Washington-VOICES-Act_012225.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fairvotewa.org/wp-content/uplo</span><span class="invisible">ads/2024/01/FairVote-WA_Washington-VOICES-Act_012225.pdf</span></a></p><p><a href="https://subdued.social/tags/FairVote" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FairVote</span></a> <a href="https://subdued.social/tags/FairVoteWA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FairVoteWA</span></a> <a href="https://subdued.social/tags/wapoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wapoli</span></a> <a href="https://subdued.social/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a> <a href="https://subdued.social/tags/RCV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RCV</span></a></p>
Rachael Ludwick<p>But good news for the night:</p><p>- 1217, the rent stabilization bill, passed the House!<br>- 1576, to not allow buildings to be designated as landmarks without owner consent, has also passed the House. Seattle allows this currently and it has blocked or delayed probably hundreds if not many thousands of homes over the years.</p><p><a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Rachael Ludwick<p>Sorry fedi folks, a lot of my <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a> tooting has been over on bluesky. I DO have it bridged here but a lot of the legislators and journos are there. See recent posts: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/r343l.bsky.social" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bsky.app/profile/r343l.bsky.so</span><span class="invisible">cial</span></a></p><p>Also of course Ryan Packer &amp; Erica Barnett are over there. Plus Rep. Julia Reed does some great live posting of leg action.</p>
Crystal Fincher<p>State Rep. Macri Introduces a Bill to Increase Hormone Access </p><p>It Would Allow Transgender People to Stockpile Medications as Federal Threats Increase</p><p><a href="https://www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/03/05/79953700/state-rep-macri-introduces-a-bill-to-increase-hormone-access" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thestranger.com/queer/2025/03/</span><span class="invisible">05/79953700/state-rep-macri-introduces-a-bill-to-increase-hormone-access</span></a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Tucci Mane<p>All three transphobic bills in <a href="https://shrike.club/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a> died without a hearing btw</p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>So from a tactical perspective, signing in OTHER doesn't risk adding to their support.</p><p>Then again, the bill as written is really bad. So there's also an argument for signing in CON.</p><p>Make your own call!</p><p>Here's the signin link again: <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&amp;mId=32889&amp;aId=164992&amp;caId=26200&amp;tId=3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/A</span><span class="invisible">dd?chamber=senate&amp;mId=32889&amp;aId=164992&amp;caId=26200&amp;tId=3</span></a></p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>TAKE ACTION to Oppose age verification in Washington state (1/4)</p><p>If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.</p><p><a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&amp;mId=32889&amp;aId=164992&amp;caId=26200&amp;tId=3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/A</span><span class="invisible">dd?chamber=senate&amp;mId=32889&amp;aId=164992&amp;caId=26200&amp;tId=3</span></a></p><p>See the rest of this thread for a discussio of whether it's better to sign in CON or OTHER, as well ass instructions how to sign in.</p><p>UPDATE: there's also a signin for the "companion bill", see <a href="https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy/114071665539993726" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pnw.zone/@waprivacy/1140716655</span><span class="invisible">39993726</span></a></p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (4/5)</p><p>If you'd prefer to use the phone or a web form to contact your legislators -- or want more info about the People's Privacy Act -- we've got details at <a href="https://wa-privacy.net/take-action-peoples-privacy-act/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wa-privacy.net/take-action-peo</span><span class="invisible">ples-privacy-act/</span></a></p><p>And whether or not you're in Washington state, please help get the word out by boosting this thread and sharing the link with people you know who live there!</p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/wa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wa</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (1/5)</p><p>The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at them.<br> <br>The House Appropriations committee needs to approve funding for the bill by this Friday. So if you live in Washington, please contact your legislators! </p><p><a href="https://wa-privacy.net/take-action-peoples-privacy-act/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wa-privacy.net/take-action-peo</span><span class="invisible">ples-privacy-act/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Emmett O'Connell<p>Governor Bateman.</p><p>The WA Senate passed SB 5184 (40-8), capping parking mandates for new development. Cities over 20K can’t require more than 0.5 stalls/unit. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WALeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WALeg</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/20/washington-state-senate-approves-sweeping-parking-reform/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theurbanist.org/2025/02/20/was</span><span class="invisible">hington-state-senate-approves-sweeping-parking-reform/</span></a></p>
Crystal Fincher<p>WA bill would rein in self-checkout</p><p>If House Bill 1739 passes, self-checkouts could only be used when a regular checkout lane is open and for customers checking out 15 items or less.</p><p><a href="https://nwlaborpress.org/2025/02/washington-bill-would-rein-in-self-checkout/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">nwlaborpress.org/2025/02/washi</span><span class="invisible">ngton-bill-would-rein-in-self-checkout/</span></a> <a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>Worker privacy legislation advances in Washington state! </p><p>The House Labor and Workplace Standards committee voted today to advance HB 1672, which limits when and how employers can electronically monitor employees. Thanks to everybody who took action!</p><p>More about the bill in <a href="https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy/114023002269131316" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pnw.zone/@waprivacy/1140230022</span><span class="invisible">69131316</span></a></p><p>This is good news, but there's still a long ways to go. We'll share actions once we know the next steps. Stay tuned!</p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Rachael Ludwick<p>For Washington state folks: it's not too late to become a 350 Civic Action Team to get legislative alerts twice a week -- one goes out Wednesday and the other is Friday. Sign up here: <a href="https://www.350wa.org/cat" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">350wa.org/cat</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p>We use the Take Action network that has actions from a number of orgs so you can also find lots of great stuff there from other groups! <a href="https://www.takeaction.network/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">takeaction.network/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.ridetrans.it/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>TAKE ACTION to support worker privacy! (3/3)</p><p>The House Labor committee will vote on HB 1672 on Wednesday at their 8 am session. </p><p>UPDATE: the committee voted to advance the bill. Good news! Thanks everybody who took action!</p><p>There's still a long ways to go -- well share actions once we know the next steps. </p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>The People's Privacy Act (HB 1671) advances!</p><p>The vote in the Washington House Technology, Economic Development, &amp; Veterans Committee was 7-4 -- Democrats supporting, Reublicans opposing. </p><p>Good news! There's still a long ways to go but this is encouraging. </p><p>Thanks to everybody who took action, and stay tuned for next steps!</p><p>I live-skeeted some of the debate (including on the private right of action) on Bluesky at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/wa-privacy.net/post/3li5xwl4njc2a" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bsky.app/profile/wa-privacy.ne</span><span class="invisible">t/post/3li5xwl4njc2a</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
The Nexus of Privacy<p>65+ Civil Society Groups Urge Democratic States to Protect Individual Data, Privacy Under Trump</p><p>Yeah really, sounds like a great idea to me!</p><p><a href="https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2025-02-12-65-civil-society-groups-urge-democratic-states-to-protect-individual-data-privacy-under-trump/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fightforthefuture.org/news/202</span><span class="invisible">5-02-12-65-civil-society-groups-urge-democratic-states-to-protect-individual-data-privacy-under-trump/</span></a></p><p>And here in Washington state, the People's Privacy Act -- which is exactly the kind of bill they're talking about -- is up for a committee vote tomorrow! </p><p>If you're in Washington, please contact your legislators! <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>waprivacy</span></a></span>'s thread at <a href="https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy/113986442057278488" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pnw.zone/@waprivacy/1139864420</span><span class="invisible">57278488</span></a> makes it easy to take action!</p><p>And whether or not you're in Washington state, please help get the word out!</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act! (3/3)</p><p>And if you *don't* live in Washington state, help get the word out! </p><p>Please boost this thread, and share the post at <a href="https://wa-privacy.net/take-action-peoples-privacy-act/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wa-privacy.net/take-action-peo</span><span class="invisible">ples-privacy-act/</span></a> with people you know </p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/uspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uspol</span></a></p>
Washington Privacy Organizers<p>TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act! (2/3)</p><p>Of course Big Tech companies who make money by exploiting our data are pushing back hard. </p><p>EDIT: But there are more of us than there are of them! Thas everybody who took action!</p><p>But there's still a long way to go, with multiple votes in the House and Senate, amendments to streghen them. If you live in Washington <a href="https://wa-privacy.net/take-action-peoples-privacy-act/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wa-privacy.net/take-action-peo</span><span class="invisible">ples-privacy-act/</span></a> has information about how you can contact your legislators.</p><p><a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/uspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uspol</span></a> <a href="https://pnw.zone/tags/waleg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waleg</span></a></p>