Two Simmons bills hear public testimony in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee
OLYMPIA—Two of Rep. Tarra Simmons’ (D-Bremerton) bills to improve access to health care were heard in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee last Friday, Jan. 19. The first of...
Simmons’ Judicial Discretion Act (HB 2001) to hear public testimony in the House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee
OLYMPIA—Turning her troubled past into success to help others has been something Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) has been known for ever since she became a state representative in 2021. As...
Bronoske bill to expand access to anaphylaxis meds in schools passed out of committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation which will expand in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication has passed out of the House Education Committee. Introduced by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608...
Committee Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a win for inclusivity, the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations passed House Bill 2209 establishing Lunar New Year as a legislatively recognized holiday. Rep....
Fey bill aims to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy of...