Dear friends and neighbors, In December, the river came up fast. Power went out. Roads closed. Families lined up for food, heat, power, and volunteers showed up before anyone had to ask. That’s the…
Legislative update: Success in 2026
Category: GD-TEST
Callan bill establishes protections and guidelines for AI chatbots
OLYMPIA – Children in Washington will have greater protections from chatbots powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) thanks to HB 2225. This Governor request bill, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah), requires operators of AI companion…
Severe weather and travel updates for the 5th Legislative District
Dear friends and neighbors, As our region continues to experience extreme weather, flooding, and significant travel disruptions, we want to share the most up-to-date and reliable information affecting the 5th…
Severe Weather Update from 5th LD Delegation
Dear friends & neighbors, The atmospheric river has brought severe flooding and road closures to the 5th Legislative District. Snoqualmie and North Bend and neighboring valley cities conditions are changing rapidly. Stay…
Legislative update: Join us for the 5th LD townhall
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re past another important session deadline: House of Origin Cutoff. This means that any bill that did not move off the House Floor will not become…
Students dealing with adrenal insufficiency get assistance
OLYMPIA – Students living with adrenal insufficiency are one step closer to having a safety net at school with HB 1709 passing the house. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah),…
Dear friends & neighbors, We just wrapped week 5 of the 69th Legislative Session. Friday, February 21, marks policy cutoff. Cutoff, which means that any bill not relating to raising…
Progress on three budgets that put people first
Dear neighbors, There’s great news as we reach the end of the 2024 legislative session! We have a record-breaking supplemental construction budget, a transportation budget that passed the House 93-2,…
House passes five Callan bills on education, early learning, health care
OLYMPIA—At the deadline for legislation to pass their chamber of origin, the House of Representatives passed five bills written by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah). “These bills are about giving all…
I hope to see you at Saturday’s town hall meeting!
Dear friends & neighbors, A big part of my job is keeping you informed—and listening to your ideas and comments. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you. I hope…