Happy Friday! At the end of the first week, the 2014 session is in full swing. Yesterday the Capitol was abuzz with the annual visit from Snohomish High School seniors,…
Category: Joe Fitzgibbon
The 2014 Legislative Session Begins
We’re happy to be back in Olympia for the start of another session, though we’re going to miss our afternoons of meeting at C&P Coffee and the Burien Press. This is…
Fitzgibbon to chair House Environment Committee
State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon of Burien will play a key role in protecting the quality of the water, land and air in Washington state as the new chair of the…
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon: My New Year’s Resolution
I’m a football fan—specifically, I’m a Seattle Seahawks 12th Man. We adhere to the tenets of Win Forever: Three rules: 1. Always protect the team; 2. No whining, no complaining,…
Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup now up and running
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, expressed hope and enthusiasm after the first meeting of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup yesterday. “This is…
The Transportation Budget
In a previous legislative update, I talked about many of the challenges that the Legislature faces when it comes to having and maintaining a robust transportation system that meets the…
Legislative Update: Bills in the Senate!
As we move through the legislative process, there are various steps that a bill must complete on its way to becoming law. One of the big hurdles is passing out…
Reps. Cody and Fitzgibbon to host telephone town hall
Who: Reps. Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon What: Telephone town hall When: 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 20th Why: To discuss legislative priorities with constituents, solicit their feedback…
Legislative Update: King County Ferry District & Toxic Toys
This past week we have been working long days (and in some cases, long nights) passing legislation on the House floor. Each bill we pass heads over to the Senate…
House OKs bills to increase voters’ access to their democracy
Legislation seeks stronger participation and diversity in the political process OLYMPIA – A slate of voting and elections-bills designed to improve voter participation and boost diversity among the men and…