WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Chapman rural jobs bill: One year of free tuition for high-demand fields

“This is about revitalizing timber country and farm country,” Rep. Chapman said. “Research tells us one year of education beyond high school is the tipping point for people to get family wage jobs. We also know local businesses need workers with advanced skills. This legislation brings those two things together.”

HB 1509: Graduation Requirements

February 24, 2017 HB 1509 did not make it out of the House Appropriations Committee before today’s cutoff. However, not being a person who gives up easily, and recognizing the… READ MORE

HB 1440: Student Loan Bill of Rights

March 21, 2017 The companion bill (SB 6029) to my bill was approved by the full House of Representatives today. You can watch my floor speech below speaking in strong… READ MORE