Olympia – Yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1051, the Robocall Spam Protection Act, holding bad actors accountable for illegal robocalls. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced…
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Legislative Update: Improving Public Safety, Supporting Veterans, Workforce Development, & An Upcoming Townhall
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the beginning of week 8 of legislative session, I have drafted and submitted twelve bills, two resolutions, and introduced numerous budget requests that benefit our…
Representative Mari Leavitt Passes Four Bills to Senate
OLYMPIA – At the close of week seven of legislative session, and on the heels of fiscal committee cutoff, Representative Leavitt, D-University Place, is proud to share the passage of…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023 legislative session has begun, and we are back in Olympia after operating mostly remotely for two years. Ahead of us is four months of…
Legislation on illegal robocalls passes House Consumer Protection & Business Committee
Olympia – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, recently introduced House Bill 1051, the Robocall Spam Protection Act, holding bad actors accountable for illegal robocalls. In partnership with Attorney General Bob…
Mid-session Update: Bills That Are Still Alive
Friends and Neighbors, Last week was the house of origin cutoff, which means bills must be passed and sent to the other chamber to still be alive. I am fortunate…
Join us for a 28th District virtual town hall!
Friends, Please join your 28th District representatives for a live virtual town hall on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rep. Dan Bronoske and I will share updates from the…
Update on legislation regarding military families, housing, consumer protection, and other issues
Dear neighbors, I hope you have the chance to watch, comment, and participate in the issues we’re debating during the 2022 legislative session, which began on Monday, Jan. 10 and…
Rep. Mari Leavitt announces 2022 legislative priorities
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, announced her legislative priorities this week at the start of the 2022 legislative session. Her policy agenda focuses on workforce development for military families, housing security, consumer protection, public health and safety, and economic security. …
Leavitt legislating from home after testing positive for COVID-19
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, will work from home following a positive COVID-19 test on Friday. “Fortunately, I do not have any symptoms and am fully vaccinated and…