OLYMPIA – Washington state has incredibly diverse communities across the state. However, for those without documentation status, there are barriers preventing individuals from obtaining professional licenses to work. Rep. Amy…
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House passes Walen bill to make critical corrections to the child support schedule
OLYMPIA – A bill to make the child support system more accurately reflect the realities of inflation has passed the Washington House of Representatives. House Bill 2254, sponsored by Rep….
Walen bill to extend licensing eligibility to DREAMERS passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill that will remove immigration status as a consideration in the licensing process has passed the legislature. House Bill 1889, sponsored by Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, would…
Representative Amy Walen Passes Three Bills to Senate
OLYMPIA—What happens when HOA’s restrict the ability to house individuals and cities lack flexibility to build more homes, especially affordable housing? Representative Walen, (D- Kirkland) introduced and passed three pieces…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Walen Named Chair of House Consumer Protection & Business Committee
OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats announced today that Rep. Amy Walen (D – Kirkland) will chair the State Consumer Protection & Business Committee in the 2023 legislative session. “I am sincerely…