Friends, This was a whirlwind first week in Olympia, and while we did not accomplish everything we would have liked to in the first day, I am excited about our…
Update on capital budget, clean energy, and car tabs
HB 1154 – Fishing & seafood processing
March 6, 2018 HB 1154 will have a public hearing in the Senate Ways & Means committee. It is also scheduled for executive session. You can watch the committee deliberation…
HB 2678 – Cybercrime
February 8, 2018 HB 2678 was approved by the House of Representatives today by a strong bipartisan vote – 97-1. It now goes to the Senate for consideration with 28…
Rep. Orwall’s 1/12/18 Update: Priorities / Paid Sick Leave / Breakfast After Bell
2018 Priorities It was an exciting first week of session! I am honored to be working on an array of bills that impact our community and state. Some of my…
Rep. Sells’ 1/12/18 Update: Priorities / Paid Sick Leave / Gender Pay Equity
Welcome to the 2018 Legislative Session Every year, the Speaker of the House starts off the legislative session with an opening day speech that highlights past successes, shares our values,…