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The Fish Passage Restoration Program was supposed to remove barriers like road culverts, but a new report finds it may fail to reach its goals.

SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups.

Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared.

Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed.

The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity.

Shelter resources are scarce for unhoused young adults completing inpatient care. HB 1929 would establish at least two residential programs for them.

HB 1958 would create a penalty of up to $5K for nonconsensual removal or misleading someone about the use of devices like condoms and dental dams.

At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability.

HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content.

The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students.