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Category: Press Releases

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Bipartisan group of legislators discuss wolves and wildfires with locals

July 16, 2019

OLYMPIA—In the past decade, perhaps no two issues have affected local communities, ranchers and families in Northeast Washington more than wolves and wildfires. Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers… READ MORE

Lekanoff appointed co-chair on Water Supply Task Force

May 23, 2019

OLYMPIA – Following the end of the 2019 legislative session, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, was appointed co-chair to the Joint Legislative Task Force on Water Supply. The task force is… READ MORE

Governor signs oil spill prevention, orca recovery legislation

May 9, 2019

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… READ MORE

Lekanoff law for inclusive religious practice in state agencies signed by governor

April 24, 2019

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… READ MORE

Lekanoff introduces Joint Memorial on logging impact of Skagit River, salmon recovery

April 22, 2019

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… READ MORE

Legislature passes bill to prevent oil spills, help orca recovery

April 18, 2019

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… READ MORE

Legislature moves to revise leasing terms on unplatted tidelands and shorelands

April 16, 2019

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… READ MORE

Legislature passes bill to make religious practice more inclusive for people in state custody

April 12, 2019

OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, lawmakers in Olympia passed legislation to make religious faith practice more inclusive for people in state custody. Currently, chaplains serve the religious needs for all people… READ MORE

Lekanoff leads legislation to save orcas by preventing oil spills

March 7, 2019

OLYMPIA – With only 74 Southern Resident orcas left in Washington waters, House lawmakers passed legislation (HB 1578) reducing threats to the iconic marine mammals by investing in oil spill… READ MORE

Lawmakers expand ‘access to democracy’ with Native American Voting Rights Act

March 5, 2019

OLYMPIA – Lawmakers in Olympia passed historic legislation expanding access to democracy with the Native American Voting Rights Act Tuesday afternoon with a final 95 to 3 vote off the… READ MORE

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Representative Debra Lekanoff

Washington State House Democrats

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