OLYMPIA – Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) introduced legislation Thursday to increase the availability of epinephrine for schools. Epinephrine is used for emergency treatment of a severe allergic reaction or to…
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Legislative Update: Back in Olympia and How to Participate in the Lawmaking Process
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023 legislative session has begun, and we are back in Olympia! After operating mostly remotely for two years, the Legislature is fully back in person….
Bronoske re-elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington State House of Representatives
OLYMPIA—Yesterday, as part of the legislative session opening ceremonies, Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) was re-elected by his peers as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore to help preside over Floor debate during the 2023…
Bills to Clarify Police Reform Laws Signed by Governor and Now in Effect
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed a pair of bills Friday to clarify portions of the police reform package passed by the Legislature last year. Last year, legislators passed a…
House approves Bronoske bill to protect workers from ergonomic injuries
OLYMPIA—This morning, a bill to restore the state’s ability to address work-related musculoskeletal injuries and protect workers passed the House of Representatives on a 50-48 vote. “Keeping working people healthy…
Legislative Update: Session priorities and how you can participate in your democracy
Dear neighbors, The 60-day legislative session has begun. I and fellow legislators are convening in a hybrid fashion from our homes and from Olympia to get our work done safely,…
House Democrats Introduce Bills to Provide Clarity to Police Accountability Laws
OLYMPIA – House Democrats introduced a pair of bills last week to clarify portions of the historic police accountability package passed by the Legislature last year. Legislators passed a package…
Bronoske Introduces Bill to Clarify That Police Can Use Less-Than Lethal Munitions
OLYMPIA – Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) introduced HB 1719, legislation to clarify that police are allowed and encouraged to use less-than-lethal munitions. Last year, the Legislature passed a package of…
Bronoske bill would help reserve members of Space Force
OLYMPIA—A proposed law by Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) will help future reserve members of Space Force serve their country without using personal vacation days or time off without pay. “This is a question of…
2021 Legislative Update
After the 2021 session, I sent out an update highlighting the budgets and bills I voted for to address the pandemic, support small businesses, help struggling families, and reduce tax…