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Governor signs Donaghy bill on traffic safety into law.

OLYMPIA— The Washington Traffic Safety Commission recently released data showing that 800 people lost their lives on Washington roads in 2023—the highest number seen in our state since 1990. “Speeding and... READ MORE

Legislative Update: News on My Bills

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2024 legislative session is a wrap! It concluded at 5:49 p.m. on March 7 and I’m now back home in Snohomish County working on issues... READ MORE

Donaghy bill supporting paraeducators clears the Senate 

OLYMPIA—A bill to improve the course of study paraeducators receive from school districts, House Bill 1277, cleared the Washington State Senate today.   Passed out of the Washington State House of... READ MORE

Getting Close to Sine Die: A Look at Important Projects

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are now just days away from concluding the 2024 legislative session and I’ll soon be back in our communities working on issues important to you.... READ MORE

Donaghy traffic safety bill passes the House

OLYMPIA—Did you know that 2023 saw the largest number of traffic fatalities since 1990?  “Speeding and substance use are the leading factors in traffic deaths,” said Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep Donaghy to Hold Two Feb. 17 Town Halls

Please join Rep. Brandy Donaghy from the 44th Legislative District at one of two town halls. This is her chance to hear from you as well as update you on... READ MORE

2 Traffic Safety Bills of Mine + Meeting Smokey Bear

Dear friends and neighbors,  It’s been a couple weeks since my last newsletter to you. We’re now in week 4 of this year’s legislative session. In a week’s time, my... READ MORE

Donaghy bill seeks to lower the blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05

OLYMPIA—In 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that lowered the blood alcohol content (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05. It was the first state in the nation to do so.... READ MORE

Donaghy legislation to prevent speeding-related collisions heard in committee

OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation designed to curb speeding-related collisions was heard in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday. House Bill 2384 reduces barriers to the use of traffic cameras to... READ MORE

Smokey Bear license plate hears public testimony; needs public support

OLYMPIA—Do you love Smokey Bear? Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek) does, and so does Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest). Both state legislators have bills in the Washington State Legislature this year... READ MORE

The 2024 Legislative Session is Underway: Priorities with the State’s Transportation Budget, 2 Bills I’m Excited About & How You Can Get Involved

Dear friends and neighbors,  Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We here at the Legislature are working on your behalf, but we are honoring the beloved late minister and activist... READ MORE

Are WA’s bridges and roads safe?

Dear friends and neighbors Happy November! As we enter this month of gratitude, we take a moment to recognize two important observances: Veterans Day and American Indian Heritage Month. On... READ MORE

Making our roads safer

Dear friends and neighbors, As a Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee, I spent a significant amount of time focusing on road safety. One bill that I helped shepherd through... READ MORE

Statewide resiliency and protecting mobile home park residents

Friends and neighbors, Last session, I prioritized improving our statewide disaster preparedness and supporting mobile home park residents. With the support of my colleagues, I was able to make significant... READ MORE

Session Wrap: Improving statewide resilience and supporting manufactured home residents

Friends and neighbors, We just wrapped up the 2023 legislative session. Future newsletters will update you on legislative successes and victories in the three state budgets. For now, I wanted... READ MORE