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Legislative Update: Back in Olympia and How to Participate in the Lawmaking Process | January 17, 2023

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…. READ MORE

Bronoske re-elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington State House of Representatives | January 10, 2023

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… READ MORE

Bills to Clarify Police Reform Laws Signed by Governor and Now in Effect | March 4, 2022

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… READ MORE

House approves Bronoske bill to protect workers from ergonomic injuries | February 15, 2022

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… READ MORE

Legislative Update: Session priorities and how you can participate in your democracy | January 11, 2022

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,… READ MORE

House Democrats Introduce Bills to Provide Clarity to Police Accountability Laws | January 10, 2022

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… READ MORE

Bronoske Introduces Bill to Clarify That Police Can Use Less-Than Lethal Munitions | January 5, 2022

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… READ MORE

Bronoske bill would help reserve members of Space Force | December 10, 2021

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… READ MORE

2021 Legislative Update | December 2, 2021

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… READ MORE

Legislative update about veterans, tax reform, college aid, and coffee & conversation | November 22, 2021

Dear Neighbors, In recognition that some of us are still facing challenges, we hope this finds you well. How can we work together to help veterans, make our tax system… READ MORE

UPDATE: Remainder of events moved to virtual format – Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske announce coffee and conversation tour | September 22, 2021

Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske announce coffee and conversation tour Who: 28th Legislative District State Reps. Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske What: Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske are hosting a series of… READ MORE

Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske announce coffee and conversation tour | July 26, 2021

Who: 28th Legislative District State Reps. Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske What: Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske are hosting a series of informal coffee and conversation events throughout the 28th Legislative… READ MORE

Rep. Bronoske’s Legislative Update: Town hall reminder, Washington’s recovery, Narrows Bridge toll, new earthquake alert tool | May 12, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, After 105 days, the legislative session ended on time, with great results that will benefit our community and help families recover from the pandemic and economic… READ MORE

Rep. Bronoske’s Legislative Update: Vaccine eligibility, reopening rollback, upcoming virtual town hall | April 21, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the legislative session rapidly drawing to a close, I wanted to share a few updates on progress we have made so far, and the remaining… READ MORE

Legislature approves Bronoske bill authorizing substance use disorder professional certification via apprenticeships | April 12, 2021

Legislature approves Bronoske bill authorizing substance use disorder professional certification via apprenticeships OLYMPIA—The Washington House of Representatives today gave final approval to House Bill 1311 by Rep. Dan Bronoske to… READ MORE

Legislature approves Bronoske bill to provide protections for emergency volunteers | April 7, 2021

OLYMPIA—A bill by Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) to provide immunity protections to emergency services volunteers has received unanimous support in both chambers of the Washington Legislature. The bill passed the… READ MORE

Rep. Bronoske’s Floor remarks on expediting unemployment insurance claim resolution. | April 6, 2021

Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, delivers Floor remarks on passage of Senate Bill 5193 concerning unemployment insurance claim adjudicators.

Rep. Bronoske’s Legislative Update: Investments in our community, virtual school visit, expanded vaccine eligibility, small business grants, assistance for families in need | April 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are entering the final stretch of the 2021 legislative session, and that means my colleagues and I are focused on one of our most important… READ MORE

Ask DAN: Toll penalty forgiveness, May 17 tax day & consumer complaints | April 5, 2021

Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, responds to constituent emails on how to use Dept. of Transportation toll penalty forgiveness program, confirms that May 17 is tax day, as announced by the… READ MORE

Video Update: Bronoske on Capital & Transportation Projects | March 27, 2021

Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, talks about some of the projects in the 28th Legislative District included in the Capital and Transportation budgets.

Rep. Bronoske’s Legislative Video Update on bills going through the Senate | March 18, 2021

Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, talks about three of his priority bills (HB 1209, HB 1311 and HB 1276) currently under consideration in the Senate.

Rep. Bronoske’s Legislative Update: Vaccine News, Unemployment Reform, Legislative Youth Advisory Council | March 8, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week we crossed the halfway point in our annual legislative session, and we have transitioned from primarily hearing public testimony and considering House bills in… READ MORE

Rep. Bronoske on House passage of HB 1209 | March 3, 2021

Watch Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, delivering Floor remarks on final passage of his House Bill 1209, which grants immunity protections for actions taken to provide non-medical assistance by volunteers who… READ MORE

Rep. Bronoske in the news: Flaws in unemployment system fuel frustration — and proposed fixes | February 26, 2021

Almost a year after Washington was hit by the first big pandemic-related layoffs, the state unemployment system is still straining under the crisis, lawmakers and worker advocates say.

Bronoske from the Floor: Passage of HB 1276 | February 23, 2021

Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, gives a quick update on House passage of HB 1276, allowing emergency medical services personnel to work in diversion centers.