Just a few years after COVID-19 vaccine mandates led to thousands of Washington workers who were unwilling to get the shots being fired from their jobs – or forced to resign – Washington lawmakers are again debating a bill dealing with vaccines and other public health requirements during communicable disease outbreaks.

The legislation imposes a series of new regulations on gun buyers, including a requirement to obtain a permit before purchasing a firearm.

The Washington House narrowly passed a bill allowing courts to dismiss specific misdemeanor charges, sparking significant debate.