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• Governor to Sign Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act into Law on May 12, Honoring Lives Lost and Promoting Road Safety | May 9, 2025

  OLYMPIA— On Monday, May 12, Governor Bob Ferguson will sign House Bill 1596, also known as the BEAM Act, into law during a public ceremony in Olympia. The legislation, sponsored… READ MORE

• Rep. Mari Leavitt to Host Community Conversation May 19 | April 24, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) invites community members, students, and local press to attend an upcoming community conversation to discuss legislative updates, hear from constituents, and answer questions on key… READ MORE

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  Rep. Mari Leavitt Leads Legislative Wins for Animal Welfare in Washington | April 22, 2025

  Representative Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) is leading the charge to protect animals and the people who care for them—successfully advancing multiple bills to strengthen Washington’s animal welfare laws and public… READ MORE

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  Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act Passes Senate and House, Advances to Governor’s Office for Signature | April 21, 2025

  OLYMPIA—With strong bipartisan support, the Senate and House have passed Rep. Mari Leavitt’s House Bill 1596—the BEAM Act—sending it now to the Governor’s desk for signature. The legislation honors the… READ MORE

• Legislative Highlights for Our Community — A Message from Rep. Mari Leavitt | April 19, 2025

  2025 Legislative Session Highlights Dear neighbors,  The 2025 session has not officially wrapped and are just days away. In the meanwhile, I am thrilled to spotlight several bills I sponsored… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills Championed by Rep. Mari Leavitt to Strengthen Public Safety and Expand Access to Health Care | April 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA— Yesterday, Governor Bob Ferguson signed two bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), marking significant steps forward for community safety and health care access in Washington state. … READ MORE

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  Governor, Legislature, and Representative Mari Leavitt Honor Curtis High School Volleyball and Water Polo Teams at the Capitol | April 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA— Yesterday, April 16, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) welcomed the Curtis High School girls’ volleyball and boys’ water polo teams to the state Capitol to celebrate their outstanding seasons… READ MORE

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  Media Advisory: Legislature to Honor Sportscaster Tony Ventrella with Resolution | April 17, 2025

  Who: Rep. Mari Leavitt  What: Presentation of House Resolution Honoring Tony Ventrella  When: Tuesday April 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m.  Where: Washington State House of Representatives  Why: To recognize the extraordinary… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Bill to Improve County Ferry Maintenance and Passes Legislature with Overwhelming Support | April 11, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Washington lawmakers have passed legislation to help counties keep their ferries safe, reliable, and better maintained. House Bill 1054, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), passed the… READ MORE

• Budget work, support for veterans, Real ID reminder | April 8, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors, With less than 30 days left in the 2025 legislative session, things are moving fast in Olympia. I wanted to share where key legislation stands and… READ MORE