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Statement by Rep. Gerry Pollet Applauding the Washington Supreme Court and Calling on Legislature to Release Investigative Reports of Legislative Misconduct

OLYMPIA – “Our constituents have a right to know who their legislators meet with and what legislators promise to whom, as I’ve always believed and acted,” said Rep. Gerry Pollet,... READ MORE

Pollet statement on Washington’s first recorded case of an illness related to vapor products

OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, released the following statement in reaction to the announcement of Washington’s first recorded case of an illness related to vapor products. “I am saddened... READ MORE

End of State Legislative Session Event: Kenmore & Lake Forest Park

Hello Neighbors, I’ll be appearing at Kenmore City Hall to report on the legislative session and respond to the City Councils and Mayors. Please join us! I will stay afterward... READ MORE

How Education Won in 2019 Legislative Session (and Where We Fell Short)

How We Won Levy Lid Increases to Avoid Layoffs in Schools Next Year I was working with our school districts, PTAs and education advocates before session to strategize how we... READ MORE

Tax to Curb Teen Vaping Passes Appropriations Committee

OLYMPIA – On Monday, April 22nd, the House Appropriations Committee passed legislation to curb teen vaping. House Bill 1873, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, implements a 37 percent tax... READ MORE

Help us curb the teen vaping epidemic in Washington

The Legislature took strong action this year to prevent teen tobacco and vaping use. With passage of House Bill 1074, people under 21 are no longer able to purchase tobacco... READ MORE

Pollet introduces bill to boost special education funding

OLYMPIA– Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, has introduced a bill, HB 1910, to fully fund special education in schools across Washington. HB 1910 has fifteen co-sponsors including Reps. Senn, Kloba, Slatter... READ MORE

Pollet’s HB 1860 addresses lead in school water

OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, introduced HB 1860 to require all public schools to test and remove lead contamination in school water across Washington. “One of Seattle’s schools in... READ MORE

Free college in Washington state? Rep. Pollet’s “Washington Promise” Bill (HB 1123)

OLYMPIA – Under the new “Washington Promise” legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Pollet, HB 1123, every low- and middle-income student in Washington would be assured the opportunity to attend college... READ MORE

KING 5 News: Cap on funding leaves kids with learning disabilities in limbo

KING 5 produced a story on special education funding in Washington state. This is an important story and shows what we need to continuing working on in the upcoming legislative... READ MORE

2018 End of Session Newsletter from Rep. Pollet

Click here to read Rep. Gerry Pollet’s end of session newsletter for the 2018 legislative session.

Report for End of 2018 Legislative Session

Dear 46th District neighbors, The 2018 Legislative Session began with high expectations for a short 60-day session. With a new Democratic majority in the State Senate, we could pass legislation... READ MORE

Rep. Gerry Pollet sets new standard for public records disclosure; becomes first legislator to publicly release his 2018 legislative session calendar

OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) is the first state legislator to make his complete legislative session calendar available on-line for the public and news media. “I believe nothing is... READ MORE

Washington state passes bill protecting students from fees gouging financial aid

Contrasts with Trump/DeVos’ U.S. Dept. of Education Allowing Companies to Charge Students Washington State has a new law to ensure that college students do not lose part of their financial... READ MORE

First in Nation Protections for Students at For-Profit Colleges and Vocational Schools signed by Governor Inslee

Bill by Representative Pollet Responds to Fraudulent Claims to Entice Students into High Student Loan Debt and Trump Administration Relaxing Federal Oversight Olympia March 22, 2018 – Governor Inslee has... READ MORE

Deadly-force law needs to change, but not like this

From The Seattle Times Editorial Board – … But what is to stop the Legislature in the future from drastically altering any initiative without public support, then denying citizens the... READ MORE

Public Records

As Saturday’s front page story in the Seattle Times noted, I was the prime sponsor of the bill (2886) supported by the Times to put the Legislature fully under our... READ MORE

Bill ensuring every kindergartner through second grader is screened for reading obstacles that are indicators of dyslexia passes legislature

OLYMPIA – One in five students have difficulty learning to read or see numbers due to dyslexia Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes learning difficulties in reading, writing, and... READ MORE

Message to the 46th legislative district on my commitment to open legislators’ records to public disclosure, and going far beyond the law to make my own records available so you know who your representative meets with.

As the Seattle Times front page story (2-24-18) noted, I was the prime sponsor of the bill that would have put the Legislature fully under our Public Records Act, and... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY – 46th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall

Who: Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet, and Rep. Javier Valdez – The 46th Legislative District legislators representing part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest... READ MORE

Washington House passes bill to ensure opioid overdose reversal medicine is available at public schools and college dorms

The Washington House of Representatives adopted a bill today which would ensure that the opioid overdose reversal medication, naloxone (also known as Narcan), will be available at public high schools... READ MORE