News

• Good progress on legislation–and an invitation to our town hall meeting! | March 17, 2025

  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… READ MORE

• House passes five Duerr bills  | March 17, 2025

  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… READ MORE

• Duerr bill to phase out harmful greenhouse gas passes House | March 6, 2025

  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… READ MORE

• In the news: Washington state bill could strengthen regulations, increase fines for ‘troublesome’ landfills | February 19, 2025

  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… READ MORE

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  What’s happening in Olympia and how you can participate | February 18, 2025

  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… READ MORE