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Legislative Update: The end of session, concerns about initiatives and getting lead out of cookware.

March 6, 2024

Friends and neighbors,  The 2024 legislative session is drawing to a close tomorrow. We have taken action on numerous important issues, including housing, the fentanyl and opioid crisis, climate change,… READ MORE

Pollet bill reducing lead in cookware heading to the governor’s desk.

March 5, 2024

OLYMPIA – Lead causes serious social-emotional, developmental and cognitive harm in children. It also damages the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. House Bill 1551, sponsored by Rep. Gerry… READ MORE

Legislative Update: An Update on Education Bills & More

February 17, 2024

Dear friends and neighbors, We’ve now just finished week six of this year’s legislative session. For the past week, my fellow legislators and I have been debating various bills on… READ MORE

House passes Pollet bill to protect Washington students in online college programs.

February 8, 2024

OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives passed legislation that will ensure online, out-of-state institutions must meet the same transparency requirements as Washington higher education institutions.  Current law allows for… READ MORE

In The News: Pair of proposed bills would offer free community college to eligible Washington students

January 29, 2024

“Washington ranks among the lowest states in the country in terms of the number of residents who apply for federal student aid to fund a postsecondary education. And community colleges… READ MORE

Funding special education, tuition free community college, and a drop in town hall. 

January 25, 2024

Friends and neighbors,   The 2024 legislative session started on January 8th and I am back working on issues like removing the cap on special education funding and creating a “Washington… READ MORE

Legislative Update: Stay Involved in 2024, Important Resources, & Town Hall TONIGHT!

January 3, 2024

Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is just mere days away. Last month, I convened with my colleagues in Olympia for Committee Assembly Days, a crucial pre-session time… READ MORE

Addressing Climate Change and Planning for the 2024 Legislative Session

August 19, 2023

Friends and neighbors,  With August upon us, I wanted to continue to give you updates on legislative successes this year, give you a preview of legislation I am working on… READ MORE

2023 Session Recap: Supporting students, advocating for open government, and curbing gun violence

June 26, 2023

Friends and neighbors,  Going into the 2023 legislative session, I worked with communities and experts to craft important legislation to meet the needs of residents in our district and across… READ MORE

Governor Signs Bill Requiring Transparency in Special Interest “AstroTurf” Lobbying Funding

May 11, 2023

OLYMPIA – Government works best when it is open, accessible, and transparent. Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-North Seattle and a board member of the Coalition for Open Government, continues to lead… READ MORE

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Representative Gerry Pollet

Washington State House Democrats

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