Dear friends and neighbors, January 9th marked the beginning of the 2023 legislative session, and I am honored to return once again as your 1st Legislative District representative. This year,…
Category: News
Kloba, Wylie Named Co-Chairs of House Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee
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…
Helping small businesses and reforms to improve fairness and safety
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…
House passes bill protecting all medical marijuana users
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…
Update from the Capitol: Session Wrap-Up, Protecting Students with Seizure Disorders, and Capital Budget Wins
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…
Kloba Statement on Legislature Declining to Adopt Inadequate Washington Privacy Act
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…
Kloba Bill to Protect Students with Seizure Disorders Passes Senate, on its way to Governor’s Desk
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…
Update from the Capitol: Protecting medical patients from arrest, 988 system, and the American Rescue Plan
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…
Update from the Capitol: Virtual Town Hall TONIGHT and Bill Update
Virtual Town Hall Tonight! Please join Sen. Derek Stanford, Rep. Davina Duerr and me TONIGHT for our first ever 1st District Virtual Town Hall. The town hall will be streamed live…
Kloba Bill to Protect Students with Seizure Disorders Passes House
OLYMPIA — Students with seizure disorders deserve to feel safe at school. That safety requires that teachers know what to do if a student experiences a seizure on campus. Currently,…