OLYMPIA—The Washington State Senate voted Tuesday to pass House Bill 1694 by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland), to allow residential tenants to pay initial move-in fees, including deposits, nonrefundable fees, and…
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Rep. Morgan’s ballot return date measure passes legislature
OLYMPIA—Today the Washington State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1520 by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland). The bill requires ballot return envelopes to prominently display the election day by which ballots…
E-Newsletter: The life of a first-term legislator, Part 2
Dear friends and neighbors, As we near the close of the 2020 session, I have been thinking about wellness. The hours are becoming longer, as we move closer to Sine…
House passes Morgan bill to designate the Suciasaurus rex as the state dinosaur
OLYMPIA—On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill designating Suciasaurus rex as the state dinosaur of Washington. The legislation was brought to Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland,…
Rep. Morgan’s tenancy installment payments bill passes House
OLYMPIA—Yesterday the Washington state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1694 by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D—Parkland) to allow residential tenants to pay initial move-in fees, including deposits, nonrefundable fees, and…
First-term Representative Melanie Morgan named to House Rules Committee
OLYMPIA – Less than two months after being elected Deputy Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Tacoma) was appointed to the House Rules Committee on the first day of session….
Rep. Melanie Morgan: The Life of a First-Term Legislator, Part 1
Dear friends and neighbors, Happy 2020! The legislative session is well under way. The last two weeks have been inspiring, lively, and groundbreaking. We made history! I am so proud…
House Democrats elect Rep. Melanie Morgan as deputy floor leader
OLYMPIA – Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) was elected by her colleagues today to serve as deputy majority floor leader. A first-term legislator who belongs to the most diverse cohort of…
LOCATION CHANGE: Office of Equity Task Force meeting on 11/25
Dear friends and neighbors, Earlier today, I sent you an invitation to the next public meeting of the Office of Equity Task Force, which is happening next Monday, November 25….
You are invited: Equity Office Task Force meeting in Tumwater on 11/25
Dear friends and neighbors, As a member of the the Governor’s Office of Equity Task Force, I’m committed to keeping the public informed about the ongoing work taking place. The…