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Father and best friend of Sheena Henderson speaking to the media in 2015 after introduction of Sheena's Law
Sheena Henderson Law passes House

Click here for audio clips from Rep. Riccelli OLYMPIA – Sheena Henderson was a loving mother and wife. Her husband, Chris, was known for his great sense of humor and... READ MORE

Rep. Sawyer continues work to save abused and exploited children

OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House of Representatives passed Rep. David Sawyer’s (D – Parkland) latest bill to go after child pornographers and abusers and rescue exploited children. Currently, when law... READ MORE

Ricky’s Law to address substance abuse passes House

OLYMPIA – Families with loved ones suffering from substance abuse disorders may finally have another tool to fight addiction with the passage of Ricky’s Law. HB 1713 addresses the growing... READ MORE

House cracks down on toxic chemicals

OLYMPIA – As a firefighter, Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) knows how often toxic flame retardant chemicals are used in toys and furniture used by our families every day.... READ MORE

House passes bills to help schools meet the mental health needs of students

OLYMPIA—This afternoon the House of Representatives passed two bipartisan measures sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, to address students’ mental health issues in Washington schools before they become crisis situations.... READ MORE