Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s week ten of the legislative session—and we’re over halfway through! We’ve been very busy on the House floor the last few weeks, running bills late…
Category: Shelley Kloba
House Passes Kloba Bill to Provide Protections for Medical Cannabis
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…
Update from Olympia – and Town Hall Invitation!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re 25% done with this Legislative Session and things are moving at a quick pace, to say the least! I am thrilled to share more on…
It’s Data Privacy Week – Update From Olympia
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislative Session is off to a busy start—and it’s so wonderful operating in-person and interacting with so many of you face-to-face. Thank you to those…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative
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,…
What happened in Olympia this session?
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…
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…
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…