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Washington Senate committee OKs more anti-harassment training for state legislators
OLYMPIA — Moving to address concerns over sexual harassment at the state Capitol, a key Washington Senate committee has approved annual harassment-prevention training for senators and their staffers.
The Senate Facilities and Operations Committee on Tuesday evening voted to provide the training around the start of every legislative session.
Previously, senators and staff would get training in their first year, with sometimes a refresher course in subsequent years.
Tuesday’s meeting comes after allegations surfaced recently of sexual harassment involving two ex-House lawmakers.
Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-senate-committee-oks-more-anti-harassment-training-for-state-legislators/
