Dear friends & neighbors, The session continues to march on. We’ve just hit the penultimate milestone before Sine Die, Opposite House Cutoff. This means that if a House bill did…
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Legislative update: We’re halfway through session
Dear friends & neighbors, We just passed the midway point of session! We just finished floor debate for the policy bills to be pass onto the Senate for consideration. While…
Rep. Lisa Parshley: Give workers a voice on new technologies being introduced in their workspaces
OLYMPIA—A bill strengthening workers voice and bargaining rights passed off the House floor March 8. Sponsored by Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia), HB 1622 allows public sector unions representing state employees to…
Rep. Parshley: Helping car dealership protect their stock is good for consumers
OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats made it easier for companies to protect their inventory and storage facilities with the passage of HB 1688. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia) the bill…
Rep. Parshley passes bill streamlining collective bargaining negotiations for ferry workers
OLYMPIA — Washington State Ferry System workers received a boost to their collective bargaining efforts with HB 1511 passing off the House floor Tuesday afternoon. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia)…
Rep. Lisa Parshley passes first bill off House floor
OLYMPIA — Rep. Lisa Parshley passed her first bill off the House floor today. HB 1186 allows hospitals and other emergency healthcare entities to prescribe a full course of medication instead…
Legislative update: Where my bills stand after policy cutoff
Dear friends & neighbors, Friday marked policy cutoff. This means that any bill that did not pass its respective committee will not have a chance to be heard on the…
Legislative update: Proud to continue serving Olympia
Dear friends & neighbors, I am thrilled to continue my public service representing you in Olympia! While there has been a learning curve with this new legislative body my new…