House Bill 1117 Passed the House A bill I introduced last session, House Bill 1117, passed the House again this week on a vote of 57-40! The bill integrates salmon recovery into the Growth…
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Welcome to the 2022 Legislative Session!
Just like last session, we’ll be doing most of our work virtually to help keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. There are also some guidelines we’ll be following to help protect…
Moving Past Native American Mascots
Below is the copy of an article I wrote for the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) policy publication, Policy & Legal News. Moving Past Native American Mascots Healing and…
Joint 40th District Delegation Ferry Statement
Dear Neighbors and Friends, Washington State Ferries (WSF), being our state’s marine highway system, and only transportation option available for most San Juan County residents, is in dire straits. The…
40th District Legislators Celebrate Investments Made by the Washington Recovery Budget
OLYMPIA — As the Legislature wrapped up the 105-day session this weekend, budget writers unveiled the compromise operating, transportation, and construction (capital) budgets between the House and Senate. Legislators from…
Week 14 | Bill Signings, Vaccine Eligibility, & the Blake Decision
Happy Fantastic Friday! My bill honoring Billy Frank Jr. was signed by Governor Inslee! On Wednesday, Governor Inslee signed into law my bill to honor Billy Frank Jr. by placing…
Governor Signs Billy Frank Jr. Statue Bill
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation to honor Billy Frank Jr. by placing a statue of him in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C. The…
Week 9 | March 20 Virtual Town Hall, Phase 3, and Updates on Bills
Happy Fantastic Friday! Join Us March 20 for a Virtual Town Hall! We’ve passed the halfway mark in session, and your 40th District legislators wanted to take some time to chat…
Lekanoff Introduces the Washington Green Amendment
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) introduced a resolution to enact an amendment to the state constitution, ensuring the rights of all Washingtonians to clean water and air, a stable climate…
Week 4 | Black History Month, COVID Relief, Broadband and More
Happy Fantastic Friday! Black History Month This Black History Month, I’m reflecting on the words of Ms. Amanda Gorman. The Legislature is working to create a Washington that is inclusive,…