Dear friends and neighbors,
The 2026 legislative session emphasized the importance of collaboration and a clear focus on what truly matters. Amid a challenging supplemental budget year, my colleagues and I worked to safeguard essential services and make strategic investments where possible to strengthen our communities. Despite the chaos and unpredictability we have seen at the federal level, 174 of the 268 we passed this session actually received 80 percent support from both chambers.
This will be my last e-newsletter for a while, as Election Year Activity (EYA) restrictions go into effect tomorrow.
So, what does that mean? Washington’s Ethics in Public Service Act sets limits on how legislators can communicate using official channels during election years, ensuring public resources are not used for campaign purposes. This restricts how we can communicate with constituents prohibiting social media posts and mass communications like e-newsletters until after the election is certified in the fall. Watch my video below for more on the EYA communications freeze.
Please keep in mind that I am still your state representative, and I will continue working on your behalf throughout the interim. I am also able to respond to emails and calls from constituents, so don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions, concerns, or ideas!
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DIGITAL MAILER
Check your mailboxes — we sent our 2026 Session Report to the 38th District earlier this week so it should be arriving soon. It’s a good recap of this last session and includes some of great things we accomplished. If you didn’t receive it—or if you’d prefer to read it online—you can click here or on the preview below.
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PROTECTING THE FREEDOM TO VOTE
On April 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that weakens key protections under the federal Voting Rights Act—making it harder to challenge discriminatory voting maps and practices in courts across the country.
Anticipating the need to act at the state level, we passed a package of bills this session to strengthen voting rights in Washington. This past Thursday, the House Democrats Members of Color Caucus released a statement outlining how these new laws will help safeguard access to the ballot and ensure every Washingtonian has a fair voice in our democracy.
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HONORING WORKERS, STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS
May 1 marked International Workers’ Day—a time to recognize the contributions of workers and the role they play in building strong communities.
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As vice chair of the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee, I was proud to support legislation this session that strengthens workplace protections and improves job quality. That includes cracking down on wage theft, protecting workers’ privacy, supporting immigrant and domestic workers, and ensuring more workers can recover unpaid wages.
You’ll find more details on these efforts in our 38th district session report above.
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Thank you for staying engaged and connected throughout the legislative session—your voice helps shape this work in meaningful ways.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and restful summer and fall.
In service,
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