Dear friends and neighbors, As we approach sine die, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the work that still needs to be…
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Week 13: Housing, Property Tax, and Advisory Votes
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to all those who attended the recent 47th legislative district telephone town hall. Your engagement and participation were truly appreciated, and wonderful to connect…
House Passes Entenman’s Student Basic Needs Act
OLYMPIA—Students can’t learn effectively unless their basic needs are met. House Bill 1559, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent), was passed in the House on March 3, 2023. This bill establishes…
Washington State Legislative Black Caucus statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
The Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. David Hackney, D-Tukwila, released the following statement on the death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by officers of the Memphis Police Department during…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Monday, January 9th marked the start of the 2023 Legislative Session, and I am honored to return as your 47th Legislative District representative. This year, I…
Join us October 12 for a webinar on the WA Cares Fund!
Join us October 12 for a webinar on the state’s new long-term care benefit, the WA Cares Fund Washington state is the first in the nation to develop a way…
Attorney General’s Office: Nothing in Police Reform Legislation Prevents Police from Responding to Community Caretaker Calls
OLYMPIA – In response to concerns from some law enforcement agencies whether they have the authority to show up to community caretaking calls and calls involving a mental health crisis…
Rep. Entenman’s Legislative Update
Join Us for an End of Session Virtual Town Hall Thursday. May 20 WHO: State Reps. Debra Entenman and Pat Sullivan WHAT: Virtual town hall with 47th District residents WHEN:…
Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House
OLYMPIA – On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by…
House passes Entenman bill to help communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers
OLYMPIA – Help for communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers is one step closer to reality. The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1521 sponsored by Representative Debra…