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• Kloba introduces the People’s Privacy Act | January 27, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• Welcome to the 2023 Legislative | January 11, 2023

  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,… READ MORE

• Kloba, Wylie Named Co-Chairs of House Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee  | December 21, 2022

  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… READ MORE

• What happened in Olympia this session? | April 26, 2022

  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… READ MORE

• Helping small businesses and reforms to improve fairness and safety | February 24, 2022

  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… READ MORE

• House passes bill protecting all medical marijuana users | January 27, 2022

  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… READ MORE

• Update from the Capitol: Session Wrap-Up, Protecting Students with Seizure Disorders, and Capital Budget Wins | May 11, 2021

  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… READ MORE

• Kloba Statement on Legislature Declining to Adopt Inadequate Washington Privacy Act | April 27, 2021

  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… READ MORE

• Kloba Bill to Protect Students with Seizure Disorders Passes Senate, on its way to Governor’s Desk | April 5, 2021

  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… READ MORE

• Update from the Capitol: Protecting medical patients from arrest, 988 system, and the American Rescue Plan | March 29, 2021

  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… READ MORE