OLYMPIA—Washington was on the leading edge of cannabis legalization. While this industry was opened cautiously, it still has gaps and inequalities that need to be fixed. Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kenmore) has…
OLYMPIA – On Monday, January 23, Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland) introduced House Bill 1616, known as the People’s Privacy Act, a consumer-focused bill to protect the data of Washingtonians. This…
OLYMPIA — State Reps. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland) and Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) were elected last week to serve as Co-Chairs of the Washington House of Representatives Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee…
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m happy to report that the Legislature finished its work on time with a balanced budget that puts people first. This is the first time since…
Dear friends and neighbors, There’s a lot happening in the House of Representatives right now and in the committee I chair, Commerce & Gaming. Our committee has concluded its meetings…
OLYMPIA, WA—All individuals who use cannabis products medicinally are are now one step closer to being guaranteed the same protections from arrest, prosecution, or having their plants seized—regardless of whether…
Sine Die: A Historic Legislative Session The Legislature adjourned Sine Die on Friday, April 25, after the most unique and productive session that I can remember. In order to protect…
Rep. Shelley Kloba statement on Legislature declining to adopt the inadequate Washington Privacy Act: The Washington Legislature has adjourned for the year and once again has declined to pass the…
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1085 unanimously on Saturday with a vote of 46-0. Sponsored by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland), the bill requires school districts to…
Protecting medical patients from arrest As a member (and now Chair) of the House Commerce & Gaming Committee, I have had the opportunity to meet with and learn from patients…
