Dear 46th District neighbors, The 2018 Legislative Session began with high expectations for a short 60-day session. With a new Democratic majority in the State Senate, we could pass legislation…
Report for End of 2018 Legislative Session
Category: Gerry Pollet
Rep. Gerry Pollet sets new standard for public records disclosure; becomes first legislator to publicly release his 2018 legislative session calendar
OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) is the first state legislator to make his complete legislative session calendar available on-line for the public and news media. “I believe nothing is…
Washington state passes bill protecting students from fees gouging financial aid
Contrasts with Trump/DeVos’ U.S. Dept. of Education Allowing Companies to Charge Students Washington State has a new law to ensure that college students do not lose part of their financial…
First in Nation Protections for Students at For-Profit Colleges and Vocational Schools signed by Governor Inslee
Bill by Representative Pollet Responds to Fraudulent Claims to Entice Students into High Student Loan Debt and Trump Administration Relaxing Federal Oversight Olympia March 22, 2018 – Governor Inslee has…
Deadly-force law needs to change, but not like this
From The Seattle Times Editorial Board – … But what is to stop the Legislature in the future from drastically altering any initiative without public support, then denying citizens the…