33rd LD Update: Engaging our kids in the legislative process
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening in Olympia, I want to quickly thank all of you who joined me, Rep. Mia Gregerson and...
33rd LD Update: Let the floor action begin! And apply for the Working Families Tax Credit
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening at the legislature, I want to invite you to the 33rd Legislative District Town Hall happening on...
House Passes Obras Bill Enforcing Protections for Housekeepers, Security Guards, and Janitors
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1524 Wednesday, expanding protections for isolated employees in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Edwin Obras, D-SeaTac, establishes protections shielding isolated...
33rd LD Update: Your stories propel my bills forward and recognizing Black History Month
Dear Friends and Neighbors, You may start hearing about bills that “died,” during the session. That’s likely referring to our First deadline of the session that’s happening this week, it’s...
Committee approves Obras’ bill enforcing protections for housekeepers, security guards and janitors
OLYMPIA – The House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee has signed off on legislation that will establish protections shielding isolated workers from sexual harassment, discrimination and assault. Sponsored by Rep....
33rd LD Update: Committee Work, My Bills, and Supporting Immigrant Communities
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As January comes to a close, we are headed into Week 4 of the legislative session. Here’s the latest on our process and a few bills...
Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Monday, we kicked off the 2025 legislative session. My colleagues and I were all officially sworn in and have begun work in our committees. I...