Dear Friends and Neighbors,
On Monday, I return to Olympia for the start of the 60-day Legislative Session. While our time in the Capitol is short, my priorities remain clear: passing a supplemental operating budget, keeping people housed and expanding access to affordable homes, and protecting access to care—including behavioral and reproductive health. I’m also focused on defending Washingtonians from harmful federal cuts, policies, and practices.
People in Seattle and across our state are feeling the strain of rising costs. While we can’t fully replace the loss of federal funds, we can work to soften the blow that tariffs and federal trade policy are causing here at home and keep people at the center of every decision we make.
As a member of the House Democratic Caucus budget team, I am focused on passing a balanced, compassionate budget that puts people first.
Your voice matters! Stay engaged – reach out to me and other lawmakers, follow the progress of bills, and share your experiences and priorities by testifying either remotely or in person. Below is a short video and helpful links that highlight all the ways YOU can be involved in your state government.
It’s an honor to serve the 43rd District. I always look forward to hearing from you during our legislative session. Let’s keep working together to build a more affordable, equitable Washington for everyone.
Watch — TVW.org broadcasts all debates and votes that happen in the House or Senate, as well as all committee meetings in both chambers.
Testify — Go here for an overview of the process, here for instructions on how to testify remotely, and here to sign in for hearings in the House or Senate.
Research — Look up any bill by number, lawmaker, or topic here. To learn about the overall legislature, click here (en español). You can search for the daily agenda for each committee here. Just select the committee you’re interested in, and you can find out which members are assigned to that committee, review upcoming agendas and documents, as well as past reports and hearings.
Stay Informed — Visit my website and sign up for the Hot Sheet, a weekly guide to what the House Democratic Caucus is working on in Olympia. The Hot Sheet compiles many of the legislative priorities scheduled for a hearing or a vote on each day, so it’s a great snapshot of what is happening each week.
Get in Touch — You can always reach my office by email or phone; my contact information is included in the graphic above, and at the bottom of this email.
The first week committee schedules are out. You can find them here, and subscribe to receive updates:
House Legislative Meeting Schedule for the Week of 1/12 (Click the “Events” Menu)
Senate Legislative Meeting Schedule for the Week of 1/12 (Click the “Events” Menu)
Save the Date: 43rd District Town Hall
Please plan to join Sen. Pedersen, Rep. Scott, and me at a town hall on Saturday, February 21 at 1pm. We’ll be at Kerry Hall (710 E Roy St, Seattle, WA 98102). We’ll send out a reminder and more information in a few weeks!
Apply to be a House Page
Applications to the Legislative Page Program are open! If you know a 14-16 year old interested in government, let them know that there is still time to apply for the 2026 legislative session! Learn more about the page program and apply at the Civic Education Program website.
