Protecting the Freedom to Vote: Washington’s Response to a Weakened Voting Rights Act | April 30, 2026

A Statement from the Washington State Legislature Members of Color Caucus This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to weaken the federal Voting Rights Act is deeply concerning and damaging to our democracy…. Continue reading: Protecting the Freedom to Vote: Washington’s Response to a Weakened Voting Rights Act

Members of Color Caucus statement on Passage of the Millionaire’s Tax | March 12, 2026

Yesterday the Washington State Legislature passed the Millionaire’s Tax, a tax of 9.9% on income over $1 million per year, beginning in 2029. The change is a monumental improvement for tax fairness in our state, asking the wealthiest among us to share more… Continue reading: Members of Color Caucus statement on Passage of the Millionaire’s Tax

Members of Color Caucus Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities | January 28, 2026

OLYMPIA – Every year the Washington House Democrats Members of Color Caucus reviews newly introduced legislation to determine which bills will most effectively advance the MOCC agenda of supporting, aiding, and protecting marginalized… Continue reading: Members of Color Caucus Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities

MOCC Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2026

  OLYMPIA — Today the House of Representatives commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with House Joint Resolution 4672, featuring floor speeches from members of the chamber including Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) and Rep…. Continue reading: MOCC Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MOCC responds to UW Study on Federal Use of State Databases for Immigration Enforcement and Escalation of Violence by ICE | January 10, 2026

OLYMPIA  — Over the last decade the state has passed laws and policies meant to protect immigrant Washingtonians from being targeted, including the Keep Washington Working Act the legislature passed in 2017. However, a recent study published by… Continue reading: MOCC responds to UW Study on Federal Use of State Databases for Immigration Enforcement and Escalation of Violence by ICE

Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats  | August 19, 2025

OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials… Continue reading: Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats 

In Solidarity with Native Communities: Lawmakers Condemn Hate Speech, Uplift Justice and Healing | July 8, 2025

OLYMPIA—Words have the power to inspire, to heal — and to cause deep harm. We have seen the impact of hate speech in our communities, and more broadly in our… Continue reading: In Solidarity with Native Communities: Lawmakers Condemn Hate Speech, Uplift Justice and Healing

WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated / Legisladores de Washington a Trump: No Nos Dejaremos Intimidar | June 13, 2025

Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo   WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated  June 13, 2025 OLYMPIA – Today, Washington State legislators from the… Continue reading: WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated / Legisladores de Washington a Trump: No Nos Dejaremos Intimidar

Joint statement from chairs of Members of Color caucuses on rent stabilization | February 7, 2024

Our communities are begging for housing stability. It is time to listen.  This is why both the Senate and House Members of Color caucuses have prioritized stabilizing rent increases (HB… Continue reading: Joint statement from chairs of Members of Color caucuses on rent stabilization

MEDIA ADVISORY: Latino Democratic Caucus Town Hall Next Week | November 28, 2023

Ver más abajo para la versión en español During the 2023 Legislative Session, Latino legislators in the House and the Senate got together to form the first Washington State Latino… Continue reading: MEDIA ADVISORY: Latino Democratic Caucus Town Hall Next Week

Latino Democratic Caucus Statement on Palmer v Hobbs Voting Rights Act Decision | September 13, 2023

OLYMPIA – On August 10, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Latino voters living in Central Washington in Palmer v Hobbs, finding… Continue reading: Latino Democratic Caucus Statement on Palmer v Hobbs Voting Rights Act Decision

Joint Statement from the Legislative Members of Color Caucuses on the Washington State Office of Equity | May 30, 2023

OLYMPIA – The following statement was released by the chairs of the House and Senate Members of Color Caucuses, and the Legislative Black Members Caucus: “When the legislature passed the… Continue reading: Joint Statement from the Legislative Members of Color Caucuses on the Washington State Office of Equity

Rep. Mia Gregerson Elected Chair of House Members of Color | January 19, 2023

OLYMPIA—State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) was recently elected to serve as chair of the House Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) in the Washington State Legislature. Comprised of 26 members, the MOCC… Continue reading: Rep. Mia Gregerson Elected Chair of House Members of Color

House Passes Morgan’s Community Reinvestment Program Bill | February 15, 2022

OLYMPIA – Late Saturday night, the House passed HB 1827, the Community Reinvestment Program prime sponsored by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland). The Community Reinvestment Program, governor-request legislation which passed 57-41… Continue reading: House Passes Morgan’s Community Reinvestment Program Bill

Statement from the House Democratic Members of Color Caucus Chair Rep. Melanie Morgan on Rep. Jim Walsh’s recent comments and actions regarding the Holocaust | July 1, 2021

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland), chair of the House Democratic Members of Color Caucus, released the following statement following the Seattle Times report of Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen)… Continue reading: Statement from the House Democratic Members of Color Caucus Chair Rep. Melanie Morgan on Rep. Jim Walsh’s recent comments and actions regarding the Holocaust

An Introduction to Washington state’s House and Senate Democratic Caucuses Chairs & Vice Chairs | March 23, 2021

Rep. My-Linh Thai condemns anti-Asian violence | March 18, 2021

“I am grieving with my Asian American community. From the brutal act of hate in Atlanta to the increasing attacks in King County, this rise in anti-Asian violence is a continuation of the xenophobia Asian Americans… Continue reading: Rep. My-Linh Thai condemns anti-Asian violence

House passes Thai’s expanded Working Families Tax Credit  | March 10, 2021

OLYMPIA—On Tuesday, March 9, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that puts more money in the pockets of working families. House Bill 1297 sponsored by Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, is an expansion of the 2008 working families tax exemption, making over… Continue reading: House passes Thai’s expanded Working Families Tax Credit 

Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House | March 4, 2021

OLYMPIA – On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by… Continue reading: Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House approves bill to protect COVID-19 health data | March 2, 2021

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1127 addressing health data privacy on a 76-21 vote. The measure, now in the Senate for further consideration, increases protections… Continue reading: LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House approves bill to protect COVID-19 health data

Rep. Melanie Morgan calls on fellow lawmakers to make Juneteenth a state holiday | February 26, 2021

OLYMPIA – Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) called on her fellow legislators today to pass legislation to make Juneteenth a legal state holiday. HB 1016 passed on the House floor and… Continue reading: Rep. Melanie Morgan calls on fellow lawmakers to make Juneteenth a state holiday

Rep. Ramos on HB 1089, compliance audits | February 16, 2021

Rep. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, gives an update on one of the Public Safety bills passed out of the House to address transparency and accountability in law enforcement. His HB 1089,… Continue reading: Rep. Ramos on HB 1089, compliance audits

House passes historic bill by Rep. Berg to make sure students don’t go hungry  | February 13, 2021

OLYMPIA—Hungry kids struggle to learn.  That was the simple message of Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek), who wrote legislation to make sure no child in our state’s public schools would… Continue reading: House passes historic bill by Rep. Berg to make sure students don’t go hungry