Great story by Northwest Public Broadcasting about my bill (House Bill 1154) to regulate the safety of landfills. It’s headed to the governor’s desk to get signed into law. Two…
Category: Davina Duerr
Capital budget invests $7.5 billion toward building a better future
OLYMPIA—Housing, parks, education, colleges, and the environment are highlights of the new state construction budget. “These aren’t just numbers on a page,” said Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell). “Every project represents…
Governor signs Duerr growth management bill into law
Photos courtesy of the House of Representatives / LSS. OLYMPIA—A new law by Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) helps protect Washington state from the worst kind of growth: suburban sprawl. “This…
Capitol Ideas podcast!
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 Today, we’re happy to have a return visit from Rep. Davina Duerr from Bothell, in the 1st legislative district. It’s a good talk. Stay tuned. It’s…
A quick thank you and an update on the three budgets
Dear neighbors, Thank you to everyone who participated in our 1st District telephone town hall! I appreciate your questions, ideas, and stories. Here’s a quick video about town halls and…
Good progress on legislation–and an invitation to our town hall meeting!
Dear neighbors, Session is more than halfway done! We just passed a critical date for policy bills to pass each chamber. I’m happy to say after 10 straight days…
House passes five Duerr bills
Photo courtesy of the House of Representatives/LSS. OLYMPIA—After a key deadline, five bills written by Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) passed the House and are being considered in the Senate. “Each…
Duerr bill to phase out harmful greenhouse gas passes House
OLYMPIA – Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), the gas used to run refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps is usually colorless and odorless, but can be deadly for the planet when released. That’s why…
In the news: Washington state bill could strengthen regulations, increase fines for ‘troublesome’ landfills
Great story by Northwest Public Broadcasting about my legislation on landfills. Here’s a quote from the piece: “ We have quite a few landfills that are out of compliance. There are…
What’s happening in Olympia and how you can participate
Dear neighbors, Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in Olympia: every committee is busy holding public hearings and votes on legislation. Most lawmakers serve on three or four committees, which…