Hello friends, It’s an unfortunate reality that special session is needed in order to finish the budget process. While I was hopeful and optimistic we could finish on time, Senate…
Where we are on mental health and marijuana
Friday, May 15
PRINT Associated Press Governor signs ‘Joel’s Law’ allowing families to ask judge to commit suicidal, dangerous relatives (Walkinshaw) USDA creates new government certification for GMO-free foods Bullying drops, but 1…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Special Session Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Week 3 of special session is coming to a close and there has been a lot of discussion about higher education funding. Since the recession, funding…
Measure to test all rape kits signed into law today
This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall to test all rape kits. Under House Bill 1068, law enforcement must submit a request for…
Governor signs Farrell’s Oil Transportation Safety Act
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed the Oil Transportation Safety Act today. The bill, HB 1449, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, gives first responders advance notice of oil shipments in order…