McCoy will impart real-world perspectives in MPA program
May 1, 2013 - Rep. John McCoyState Rep. John McCoy has already worn more hats in his personal and professional lives than about anyone else you could name. Don’t look now, but he’s about to don yet another impressive piece of headwear. McCoy has accepted an … Continue reading
Rep. Luis Moscoso on Comcast Newsmakers
March 21, 2013 - Rep. Luis Moscoso
Rep. Luis Moscoso talks about Transportation in Snohomish County and the Washington Voting Rights Act, HB 1413, in this Comcast Newsmakers interview:
Rep. Brian Blake’s Legislative Update – March 11, 2013
March 11, 2013 - Rep. Brian Blake
Dear neighbors, These last few days have been long with late evenings and even Saturday working to pass bills on the Floor. But we have to do it this way. If we stuck to a 9-5 schedule, chances are we’d … Continue reading
Reykdal measures heading to the Senate
March 11, 2013 - Rep. Chris Reykdal
The House of Representatives has approved a batch of bills introduced by Rep. Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) ahead of Wednesday’s critical House of Origin cut-off. Covering a range of issues with statewide significance, the measures will now head to the Senate. … Continue reading
Rep. Luis Moscoso’s Legislative Update – March 8, 2013
March 8, 2013 - Rep. Luis MoscosoDear Neighbors, Since my last update the legislative process has progressed past two sets of deadlines that bills must survive to continue being considered. Now, my colleagues and I are spending our days (and many nights) on the floor of … Continue reading
House approves package of Haigh bills
March 8, 2013 - Rep Kathy Haigh
As a critical deadline approaches, the House of Representatives has approved a number of measures introduced by Rep. Kathy Haigh (D-Shelton). Covering issues ranging from high school dropouts to local cemeteries – the bills target growing problems not only in … Continue reading
House OKs bills to increase voters’ access to their democracy
March 7, 2013 - Rep. Luis Moscoso
Legislation seeks stronger participation and diversity in the political process. A slate of voting and elections-bills designed to improve voter participation and boost diversity among the men and women who hold elected office was approved by the state House of … Continue reading
Bill to Aid Local Governments in Buying Local Passes House
February 27, 2013 - Rep. Larry SpringerLegislation sponsored by Representative Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) that would ease restrictions on local government purchasing practices passed out of the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon. “This legislation helps cities and counties better serve their citizens while promoting local and … Continue reading
Rep. Luis Moscoso’s Legislative Update – Feb 22, 2013
February 22, 2013 - Rep. Luis Moscoso
Dear Neighbors, The last two weeks have been busy here in the legislature, but these weeks were not without moments of reflection and remembrance. On February 13, members of the House and Senate held a Joint Session to honor former … Continue reading
Elections-measures advancing in state House
February 22, 2013 - robbinscOLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet is no stranger to elections issues. As a case in point, one needn’t look any further than his work “to get more citizens hooked on voting.” His advocacy for elections-measures is exemplified by Pollet’s continuing … Continue reading
Rep. Orwall’s E-Newsletter for February 22, 2013
February 22, 2013 - Rep. Tina Orwall
Dear Neighbors, It has been another busy week in the legislature, but also a week with moments of reflection and remembrance. On February 13, members of the House and Senate joined together for a Joint Legislative Session in the Senate … Continue reading
House advances package of bills aimed at increasing voter access
February 12, 2013 - Rep. Luis Moscoso
Legislation seeks to increase diversity in representation, change registration deadlines, increase accessibility and youth participation While many state legislatures around the country have aimed to disqualify voters and construct barriers to participation, the Washington State House aimed to reverse this … Continue reading
Rep. Springer Introduces Local Government Efficiency Legislation
February 6, 2013 - majeskiqWith local governments across the state struggling with budget woes, Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, is pushing a new set of bipartisan bills designed to streamline local government operations. “These efficiencies will not solve every local budget concern, but we owe … Continue reading
Cemetery bill stays alive in Legislature
February 6, 2013 - toyrab
State Representative Kathy Haigh’s (D-Shelton) legislation to streamline the formation of cemetery districts cleared a key committee hurdle when it was voted out of the House Local Government Committee last week. Rep. Haigh introduced the bill to combat a growing … Continue reading
Sporting magazine looks at Sawyer bills reaffirming tribal hunting rights
February 5, 2013 - robertsgRep. David Sawyer has introduced two measures – House bills 1495 and 1496 – making it clear that state wildlife officials must respect the treaty rights of tribal hunters. In an interview with Northwest Sportsman magazine, Sawyer said: These are … Continue reading
Rep. Sam Hunt’s Electronic Newsletter – January 30, 2013
January 30, 2013 - robbinscThe second week of the 2013 legislative session began on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and legislators honored the slain civil rights leader with a resolution on the House floor. While his birthday is celebrated each year as a federal … Continue reading
Moscoso introduces Washington Voting Rights Act
January 25, 2013 - nietolThe newly introduced Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA), a measure to ensure all communities in Washington have a fair chance to elect candidates of their choice in local elections, will get a public hearing next Wednesday. “A democracy is government … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2013 Legislative Session
January 17, 2013 - mcvicaraFriends, I am excited to be back in Olympia for the 2013 Legislative Session. As our state continues to climb out of the recession, I look forward to advocating for the policies and funding necessary to realize our shared visions … Continue reading
Ryu elected vice chair of Business and Financial Services
December 14, 2012 - nietol
Rep. Cindy Ryu returns to the House of Representative to serve her second term, but this time with more responsibilities on her plate. Earlier this week, Ryu’s peers elected her as vice chair of the Business and Financial Services Committee, … Continue reading
Fitzgibbon reappointed to vice-chair role, elected to caucus leadership post
December 12, 2012 - mcvicara
Earlier this week, the House Democratic Caucus announced its committee structure for the upcoming session. State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) will continue to serve as vice-chair of the House Local Government Committee. The Local Government Committee considers issues relating to … Continue reading
Rep. Appleton elected vice chair of House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee
December 11, 2012 - frizzelld
Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo), vice chair of the House State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee during the 2011-12 legislative session, has been tapped to retain that position in its successor committee, Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs. Democrats, who hold … Continue reading
New legislative position multiplies Takko’s workload
June 14, 2012 - robbinscState Rep. Dean Takko has been appointed to the Joint Select Committee on Junior Taxing Districts, Municipal Corporations & Local Government Finance. This pivotal, eight-member panel — equal part Democratic and Republican, and including a complementary number of representatives and … Continue reading
