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2018 End of Session Newsletter from Rep. Peterson
Category: Strom Peterson
First in the nation, statewide drug take-back signed into law
OLYMPIA –Earlier today, Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1047, also known as the Secure Drug Take-Back Act, into law. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, creates the nation’s…
Drug take-back legislation passes the Senate on a unanimous vote
OLYMPIA –Yesterday, the Washington Senate passed House Bill 1047, also known as the Secure Drug Take Back Act, on a unanimous vote of 49-0. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Strom…
Protecting the environment & Feeding our state’s students
Protecting our communities and the environment from toxic PFAS chemicals Recently, some Washington communities have found alarming levels of per- and polyfluorylalkyl substances, or PFAS, in their water supplies. Not…
House passes Peterson legislation to ban lunch shaming
OLYMPIA—Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved legislation to ban school lunch shaming and ensure access to healthy meals for Washington’s students. House Bill 2610, also known as the Hunger-Free Students’…