Happy Fantastic Friday! We had an incredibly busy legislative session and truly put together a budget that puts the people of Washington first. I am proud of all the work…
Category: Debra Lekanoff
Governor signs oil spill prevention, orca recovery legislation
OLYMPIA – With only 75 Southern Resident orcas left in the Puget Sound area, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation on Wednesday, May 8 to help with orca recovery by preventing oil…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! We have reached the final week of the legislative session, but we are still hard at work in the state Capitol. Here is what we have been…
Gov. Inslee signs missing and murdered indigenous people bill
Surrounded by members of Native American tribes from throughout Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee signed landmark legislation Wednesday authored by Rep. Gina Mosbrucker that takes a major step toward advancing…
Lekanoff law for inclusive religious practice in state agencies signed by governor
OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, April 23, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation making religious practice more inclusive for people under the care of state institutions. Currently, chaplains serve the religious needs…
Lekanoff introduces Joint Memorial on logging impact of Skagit River, salmon recovery
OLYMPIA – On April 16, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, introduced House Joint Memorial 4013, regarding logging and mining operations within the upper Skagit River watershed. This follows concerns raised that…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! With just one week until the end of the legislative session, we have had a week filled with late nights debating bills on the House floor. Here…
Legislature passes bill to prevent oil spills, help orca recovery
OLYMPIA – On Thursday the Legislature passed House Bill 1578 to help with orca whale recovery and oil spill prevention in the Salish Sea. There are only 75 Southern Resident…
Legislature moves to revise leasing terms on unplatted tidelands and shorelands
OLYMPIA – On Thursday, April 11, the Legislature passed House Bill 1849, to simplify lease terms for first-class unplatted tidelands and shorelands managed by the Department of Natural Resources. Current…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! It has been a busy week passing bills off the floor, here is an update of what we have been up to. 2019 recognized as International Year…