Governor Bob Ferguson’s signature on one of his first three executive orders, signed immediately after his inauguration. (M. Scott Brauer/Cascade PBS)
Shortly after taking the oath of office and concluding his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson signed three executive orders addressing critical issues.
Executive Orders at a Glance:
- Housing: Directs state agencies to review housing, permitting, and construction regulations, streamlining or eliminating unnecessary provisions.
- Reproductive Freedom: Directs the Department of Health to convene experts to develop strategies for protecting reproductive rights.
- Permitting Reform: Mandates state agencies to expedite permit and license processing. Agencies failing deadlines will refund application fees.
