The Washington State Senate passed two bills from 17th District Rep. Kevin Waters this week, including legislation that would increase hiring options for many of Washington’s smaller businesses.  House Bill 1730 would help the state’s workforce by creating more job openings for a larger group of applicants.  The legislation would allow youth between the ages of 18 to 20 to be employed in establishments traditionally classified as off-limits to persons under the age of 21, under specific and limited circumstances.  HB 1730 now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.  Earlier, the Senate passed House Bill 1731 to allow short-term rental operators, like those who rent properties through Airbnb for example, to acquire permits to provide one complimentary bottle of wine to rental guests who are at least 21 years old, under certain conditions.  Because HB 1731 was amended by the Senate, the House must approve the changes before it heads to the governor’s desk.