OLYMPIA – National Guard members are getting a pay increase when fighting state wildfires, thanks to a new law passed by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. House Bill 1137 updates…
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Statement from Rep. Leavitt on legislation to address discharge planning
“I am disappointed that my proposed legislation regarding discharge planning (HB 1826) failed to pass the Senate this session. Despite passing out of the House and multiple Senate committees, the…
From the capitol: Update on legislation, housing reforms, and an invitation to coffee (or cocoa!)
Friends and neighbors, As the 2019 Legislative Session is winding down, I wanted to share an update on some of the legislation I sponsored and voted for, as well as…
Affordable Housing Sales Tax Exemption Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Self-help homeownership developers have more tools available to help families realize the dream of affordable homeownership, thanks to policy proposed by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. In a…
MEDIA ADVISORY: First “Coffee & Conversations” with State House Representatives on May 4
Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: A small group conversation with 28th District constituents When: Saturday, May 4 at 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Anthem Coffee…
Projects in Proposed House Transportation Budget
Friends and neighbors – Continuing from last week, this joint email update highlights projects included in the initial Transportation Budget passed by the House. Transportation projects are vitally important for…
Leavitt Bill to Fund PERS 1 COLA Included in House Budget
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced legislation (HB 1390) earlier this year to fund cost of living adjustments for retired state employees in the PERS 1/TRS 1 system….
Supporting local community projects
Friends and neighbors – With the introduction of two important proposals, the House Capital and Transportation budgets, we have decided to send you joint email updates highlighting funded projects for…
Rep. Leavitt on National Guard Day
Rep. Leavitt spoke on the floor of the House this week honoring National Guard members. You can watch her speech online below.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Leavitt Honors National Guard on Floor of the House
OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, March 27, the Washington State House of Representatives honored members of the National Guard with a resolution and floor speeches from elected lawmakers. Rep. Mari Leavitt,…