Governors Ferguson, Mills Sign Nearly 100 Bills Impacting State Policies

In recent months, several U.S. states have enacted significant legislation across diverse policy areas. Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed 51 bills into law addressing issues such as cost-of-living adjustments for community college employees, election security, social services overpayment waivers, public employee health benefits, early childhood education, and substance abuse treatment guidelines. Meanwhile, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed 45 bills into law focusing on environmental protections, energy storage, consumer confidentiality, and public health, with some laws taking effect immediately upon signing and others after legislative adjournment. Maine also faces ongoing legislative debates over transgender rights and funding challenges related to federal policies. In New York, lawmakers are working rapidly to pass bills before the summer recess, focusing on affordability, public safety, environmental protections, and immigration enforcement restrictions. These state legislative activities reflect a broad effort to address pressing social, economic, and environmental concerns ahead of upcoming budget deadlines and political challenges.