OLYMPIA – A new legislative proposal aims to fast-track the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by cutting red tape in the permitting process. House Bill 1353, introduced by Rep….
Ramel Bill Aims to Speed Up ADU Construction
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Upcoming Town Hall, New ID Law Goes into Effect, & Session Deadlines
Dear Neighbors, Over the last two weeks, we’ve crossed two major legislative deadlines – fiscal cutoff, the last chance for bills affecting state spending or revenue to clear committee; and…
Your Survey Results Are In! The 40th LD cares about…
Dear Neighbors, Last month, I sent a survey asking about your legislative priorities. I appreciate everyone who participated. The results are in and your top priorities are affordable and accessible…
Rent Stabilization: A Necessary Lifeline, Share Your Story!
Dear Neighbors, The urgency for rent stabilization in Washington State cannot be overstated. Skyrocketing rents continue to inflict a devastating impact on our communities, forcing many to make impossible choices…
Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Session – Share What Matters Most to You!
Dear neighbors, It is with sincere honor I want to say thank you. Thank you for electing me to represent you in Olympia for two more years. Thank you for…
Living Up to Earth Day, Expanding Affordable Housing, & Keeping in Touch
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session adjourned in March. We successfully enacted 373 bills, with an impressive 297 of those bills receiving significant bipartisan support. These efforts emphasized…
Week 7 Update: Proposed Budgets & the Boldt Decision
Dear friends and neighbors, As we close out week seven of the 2024 legislative session, there is a lot of exciting news to share. The House Appropriations, Capital Budget, and…
Upcoming Townhall, Rent Stabilization, & Securing A Healthy Future
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re past the halfway mark in this short legislative session and I’m still excited and proud of the progress being made on the issues that matter…
Ramel Bill Clears Obstacles for Exploring Thermal Energy Networks
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives took an important leap towards a just transition to clean energy with the passage of House Bill 2131 yesterday. Introduced by Rep. Alex Ramel…
Join us for a telephone town hall on February 21
Friends and neighbors, We want to invite you to a telephone town hall with us Wednesday, February 21st beginning at 6:30. We will discuss issues still in consideration after House…