Last week, we voted to approve Senate Bill 6617, the Legislative Public Records Act, which changed how public records would be handled in the Legislature. Unfortunately, the bill should have…
Our Statement on the Public Records Act
Rep. Orwall’s 3/2/18 Update: Public Records Bill Veto and Fighting Blight
Dear friends and neighbors, As you have probably heard, a week ago both legislative chambers passed Senate Bill 6617. I was one of the 14 House members voting NO on…
SB 6617: I heard you loud and clear
SB 6617 has been vetoed. I support the veto. I want to thank all of you who reached out to me and let me know your disappointment in my vote…
Atlantic Salmon Farming Ban Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – After the Atlantic Salmon net pen collapse occurred last August, the Legislature determined that action was needed to protect native salmon populations. Representative Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, led the…
Legislative update: SB 6617 veto, reducing gun violence, voter registration and more
We heard you on legislative transparency Since our vote earlier this week in favor of SB 6617, our inboxes and voicemails have been flooded with messages from constituents deeply disappointed in…