OLYMPIA—The Equal Pay Opportunity Act was the last bill considered on the House floor this evening. It passed on a 61-36 vote and is on its way to the Senate….
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Session Update and Saturday Town Hall
Dear Neighbors: We’ve passed the halfway point in the 2017 legislative session. Here’s a quick update on the bills I’m working on for our community. Thurston County Courthouse The 39-year…
House approves Farrell measure strengthening state’s distracted driving law
OLYMPIA – Legislators in the state House of Representatives voted today to advance legislation that strengthens current distracted driving laws and supports law enforcement protecting the public from dangerous habits…
House approves bill guaranteeing meal and rest breaks for nurses
OLYMPIA – Described during floor debate as “the pre-eminent patient safety bill of the session,” a measure guaranteeing meal and rest breaks for nurses passed the House today. It would…
Next Town Hall & Legislative Update!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have just recently passed the half way point in the 105-day legislative session and I wanted to take a moment to update you on some of…