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  Bipartisan Veterans & Military Caucus formed in House | February 15, 2019

  OLYMPIA – For the first time, members of the House of Representatives formed a Veterans & Military Families Caucus. The bipartisan group plans to give veterans, military service members, and… READ MORE

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  Peterson legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution moves forward | February 15, 2019

  OLYMPIA—On February 12, legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution and recycling contamination passed out of the House Environment & Energy Committee by a 7-4 vote. House Bill 1205, sponsored by… READ MORE

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  Rep. Sharon Shewmake’s first bill gets unanimous OK in House | February 14, 2019

  OLYMPIA — For her first bill as Whatcom’s new state representative, Rep. Sharon Shewmake managed to bring together electricity producers, utilities, and consumer advocates to find common ground on legislation… READ MORE

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  Entenman Passes Bill to Crack Down on Sex Traffickers | February 14, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, passed her first bill as a state legislator out of the state House of Representatives today by a vote of 96-0. The legislation, HB… READ MORE

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  Position Announcement: Session Aide to Member Office | February 14, 2019

  Session Aide to Member Office, House Democratic Caucus, Washington State House of Representatives Mission: To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing administrative and constituent support services Reports… READ MORE

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  22nd LD legislators hosting February 18 telephone town hall | February 13, 2019

  Who: State Reps. Beth Doglio and Laurie Dolan, Sen. Sam Hunt What: Telephone Town Hall conversation with 22nd District constituents When: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2019… READ MORE

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  Rep. Macri legislation requires new publicly-owned vehicles to be electric beginning in 2023 | February 13, 2019

  OLYMPIA—State and local governments would be required to purchase only electric vehicles (EVs) with passage of a bill now moving through the Washington legislature. HB 1832 will be considered by… READ MORE

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  PRESS RELEASE: Pellicciotti’s ‘Corporate Crime Act’ passes House | February 7, 2019

  OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed the Corporate Crime Act (HB 1252) which would increase fines for corporations who commit crimes. The bill, which passed unanimously, is sponsored by… READ MORE