Thank you for the opportunity to represent you for another two-year term in Olympia. The Legislature will face many challenges when it convenes on January 14, 2013. One of our…
Category: Joe Fitzgibbon
House Democrats round out leadership team
The House Democratic Caucus elected the remaining members of their leadership team today. Adding to the positions previously elected are: – Jim Moeller (Vancouver): Speaker pro tem-designate – Tina Orwall…
Rep. Fitzgibbon’s statement on ferrying funding coming to WSF
I am excited to hear the news that Senator Patty Murray was successful in securing up to $20 million in annual ferry funding. The demand for ferry services has risen…
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon statement on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act
I applaud the decision handed down this week by the court that upheld the Affordable Care Act. This decision means we can finally move forward with ensuring everyone has access…
Statement from Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon on actions in the Senate
Following is a statement from Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) regarding legislation that died in the state Senate Friday evening. I’m disappointed partisanship got in the way of enacting two very…
House approves bill to spur innovations in energy conservation
Olympia – By a unanimous vote, the House approved Senate Bill 6414 Wednesday evening that would further advance the state’s energy conservation efforts under I-937. The bill’s supporters say this…
House budget keeps passenger ferries at Colman Dock
Olympia – A group of Puget Sound lawmakers is looking to ensure passenger-only ferries continue operating in the Puget Sound. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) is working with Rep. Drew Hansen…
Lawmakers, Yellow Pages industry spearheading efforts to cut down on unwanted phone books
Olympia – A group of lawmakers announced today that they have secured an agreement with Yellow Pages publishers that will reduce the number of unwanted phone directories delivered to doorsteps…
Rep. Fitzgibbon to Introduce Bag Ban
Jan. 12, 2012, Olympia – Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) held a press conference earlier today to announce legislation aimed at protecting Puget Sound wildlife and the environment from harmful…
Vulnerable roadway-user bill signed into law
OLYMPIA – Legislation to protect vulnerable roadway users was signed into law Monday. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, introduced the House version of the bill to provide protection for all users…