Gov. Bob Ferguson

Thanks to sponsor Rep. Lekanoff. This is a bill I worked on as Attorney General, and I'm grateful for everyone who continued to work hard to get it to my desk today.

Today I signed a bill repealing outdated language conflicting with judicially affirmed and treaty-reserved fishing rights.

Washington state acknowledges and affirms the legal and historical agreements and obligations established with Washington's Tribes.

Thanks to sponsor Rep. Lekanoff. This is a bill I worked on as Attorney General, and I'm grateful for everyone who continued to work hard to get it to my desk today.

Thanks to sponsors Rep. Manjarrez and Sen. Goehner.

Headline from NonStop Local from March 9, 2026: Governor Ferguson signs housing bills to tackle crisis across Washington Picture of Gov at bill signing in background alongside Rep. Manjarrez

I signed several bipartisan bills this week to address the housing crisis in Washington state.

That included a bill I mentioned in my State of the State address — creating more affordable housing by making it easier for pre-made modular housing to meet building standards.

The Senate has agreed to the House's changes on SB 5855, Sen. Valdez's bill to bar law enforcement from wearing face coverings.

That means the next stop is my desk.

What's happening in our country and our state with ICE is horrific, unjust, and it needs to stop — now.

The Millionaires’ Tax will apply to less than one half of one percent of Washingtonians, but make life more affordable for millions. I look forward to signing it.

that’s money straight back into the pockets of working families.

It saves working parents money and ensures our kids are prepared to learn by funding free breakfast and lunch for all Washington K-12 students, which has been a priority of mine since I ran for governor.

The Millionaires’ Tax passed by the House represents historic progress in rebalancing our unfair system.

It sends significant dollars back to Washington families and small businesses.

It expands the Working Families Tax Credit to 460,000 additional households...

suicides, on-the-job injuries, and substance use disorders.

Thanks to sponsors Rep. Nance and Sen. Nobles.

Starting next year, building and construction trade programs in Washington state must provide apprentices with behavioral health and wellness training.

Proud to sign HB 2492, the first of its kind in the country, to stand with these workers who experience high rates of mental health issues...

Governor Bob Ferguson and Commissioner Kuderer and staff sign HB 2242 into law.

Gov Bob Ferguson and commissioner Kuderer sign HB 2242 into law today.

Preserving preventive services is now law! The Governor just signed House Bill 2242 to ensure continued access to no-cost preventive services (like well-child visits and vaccinations) for Washingtonians who choose to use them. #waLeg

Read more here: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...

Thanks to sponsors Rep. Bronoske and Sen. Cleveland. @oicwa.bsky.social

We are not standing by and leaving ourselves at the mercy of the federal government’s chaotic, politicized, unscientific policies.

Yesterday I signed my bill with Insurance Commissioner Kuderer to give Washington state decision-making authority on what vaccines to recommend.

Thank you to everyone who brought it to fruition today after many years of work, including Rep. Thomas, Sen. Saldaña, and many hardworking advocates.

Emotional and historic moment today for nannies, cooks, housekeepers, home caregivers, gardeners, and more who now have basic labor protections.

I was proud to sign the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights — 6 years after I initially proposed it as Attorney General.

Today is Billy Frank Jr. Day — a day to celebrate Billy's leadership, activism, and dedication to environmental stewardship.

On my first day of signing bills, we covered a lot of ground in housing — condos, modular housing, scissor stairs, middle housing, and more.

We need a lot more housing of all kinds. Thanks to the Legislature for their bipartisan work in this area.

Even opposing counsel who faced him in court describe Theo as ‘the smartest lawyer I’ve ever faced,’ and a decent, honorable person. He will serve the people of Washington well on our highest court.

He's committed to pro bono work, for which he has received numerous awards, including the American Civil Liberties Union’s Humanitarian Award for his work on behalf of unrepresented minors in immigration proceedings.

I'm proud to announce Theo Angelis as our next Washington State Supreme Court Justice.

In his 25 years of legal practice, Theo has handled dozens and dozens of appeals on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, giving him a broad perspective.

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Thanks to Dane for helping me sign my first bill this year: Legislation to help Seattle build affordable rental housing by removing state barriers to assist with housing projects.

We have a huge need for more housing in our state. Grateful to prime sponsor Rep. Julia Reed.

And we honor the generations of women who have shaped our state in countless recorded and unrecorded ways.

Happy International Women's Day.

Washington state stands up for the rights of all women, including by protecting access to critical health care. We celebrate the role models who inspire young Washingtonians like my daughter.

The first bill I introduced last year was to fund free school lunch and breakfast for all Washington students.

This version of the Millionaires' Tax will make that happen.

I strongly encourage the Legislature to pass this bill in its current form. It represents a historic step forward in rebalancing our unfair system and making life more affordable for Washington families and small business owners.

Exempt diapers, hygiene products, and over-the-counter medicines from sales tax.

Invest significant funding into childcare and early learning.

Provide free school lunch and breakfast for all Washington students...

The latest amendments to the bill achieve these critical goals and will help make our state more affordable. The Millionaires' Tax will:

Expand the Working Families Tax Credit to 460,000 additional households.

Provide tax relief to nearly 140,000 small businesses...

I’ve said from the beginning of the discussion around the Millionaires’ Tax: Any bill I sign must send a significant percentage of that revenue back to Washington families and small business owners...