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…
Category: Press Releases
Kloba introduces the People’s Privacy Act
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Kloba named chair of House Commerce and Gaming Committee
OLYMPIA- State Rep. Shelley Kloba has been appointed chair of the House Commerce and Gaming Committee by her colleagues for the 2021-2022 biennium. Having previously served as vice chair of…
House passes Washington Privacy Act
OLYMPIA – On Friday, March 6, the Washington state House of Representatives pushed forward bipartisan data privacy legislation that puts consumer protections first. “The legislation passed by the House shifts…