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Housing, workforce, abortion, protecting transgender people: My priorities this legislative session | January 30, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re now in week four of the 2023 Legislative Session and for the first time since 2020, we are meeting in person in Olympia. You don’t… READ MORE

Macri, Ramel Introduce Stability Measures to Stop Excessive Rent Hikes | January 17, 2023

OLYMPIA – Democratic lawmakers are addressing the growing need for rent stability through a new pair of bills introduced today. Announced at a press briefing this morning, Rep. Nicole Macri… READ MORE

2022 43rd District Legislative Report | April 28, 2022

Virtual Town Hall this Saturday, upcoming bill cut-off | February 14, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Tomorrow at 5:00 pm marks a major deadline in our 60-day legislative session – House of Origin Cut Off, the time by which all non-budget bills… READ MORE

Short session, many priorities | January 21, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re now about two weeks into our whirlwind “short” legislative session lasting just 60 days, and I’m confident that we can continue working together to ensure… READ MORE

Focused priorities for the 2022 legislative session | November 30, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2022 legislative session convenes January 10. With only 60 days for state lawmakers to get our work done on behalf of the people of Washington,… READ MORE

YOU’RE INVITED: Share your thoughts about how to fix our tax code | October 19, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Washington’s tax system is the most upside down and regressive in the nation. Asking the state’s lowest-income residents to pay six times more in taxes, as… READ MORE

2021 Session Review: Advancing racial justice and equity | June 4, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m writing with an update on progress the legislature made this year to advance racial equity and justice. I was proud to work with our community… READ MORE

Vaccine updates and budget investments for an equitable future | May 6, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, After 105 days of virtual collaboration with constituents and colleagues, the legislature adjourned safely and on time with significant successes for our communities. We passed policies… READ MORE

Rep. Macri’s Floor remarks on passage of Washington Recovery Budget | April 5, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivers Floor remarks on House passage of the Washington Recovery Operating Budget on April 3, 2021.

House Passes Historic “Washington Recovery Budget” | April 3, 2021

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed its version of the 2021-2023 operating budget today by a vote of 57-41. By utilizing state and federal funds, the Washington… READ MORE

ICYMI: 43rd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall | March 13, 2021

If you missed our 43rd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall on March 13, you can watch it here:

Rep. Macri on passage of HB 1236, ending no-cause evictions to prevent homelessness | March 8, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, delivers Floor remarks on her bill to protect Washington tenants from being evicted without cause.

Macri’s just cause eviction bill passes House | March 7, 2021

OLYMPIA—The Washington House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Nicole Macri ending no-cause evictions by requiring landlords to provide rental tenants a legitimate business reason to end their… READ MORE

YOU’RE INVITED: Virtual Town Hall | March 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Saturday, March 13 from 1-2pm, I am hosting a virtual town hall with my 43rd Legislative District seatmates, Rep. Frank Chopp and Sen. Jamie Pedersen…. READ MORE

Early legislative actions to advance our community’s needs | February 7, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Advancing racial equity. Addressing the global climate crisis. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic recovery. These are the values-based priorities my House Democratic colleagues and I… READ MORE

Ask NICOLE 2: Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief & First Step to Recovery | February 2, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, responds to constituent emails on SB 5061, the unemployment insurance tax relief bill, and HB 1368, the first step toward Washington’s community and economic recovery.

Ask NICOLE 1: Remote Session 101 | January 25, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, 43rd Legislative District, begins her “Ask Nicole” series by providing information on how to best connect with lawmakers this session when everybody is working remotely, including how… READ MORE

Macri bill will reintroduce familiar, modest middle-income housing options statewide | January 21, 2020

OLYMPIA—Representative Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) on Tuesday introduced new legislation that will re-legalize familiar forms of housing like duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in single-detached neighborhoods statewide. It will expand modest home… READ MORE

Macri introduces “good cause” eviction legislation to protect residential tenants | January 14, 2020

Olympia—Under current Washington law, a residential landlord may evict a tenant for any reason—or no reason—by issuing month-to-month tenants a 20-day no-cause termination notice or by refusing to renew a… READ MORE