OLYMPIA—The Washington House of Representatives yesterday passed two police accountability bills that are part of the package proposed by the House Democrats’ Policing Policy Leadership Team. HB 1088, by Rep….
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Newsletter: UI Tax Relief, Early Action, Urban Forestry, & Diversity
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As I write that four weeks have already gone by, I almost don’t believe it! We’ve been busy advancing good policy for our communities to respond…
Ask BILL 2: Unemployment Insurance & Early Action
Rep. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, responds to constituent emails on two bills to restart Washington’s community and economic recovery: Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief, and Early Action COVID Relief.
Rep. Ramos on urban forestry, forest health, & equity in farming
Rep. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, discusses his bill on urban forestry, as well as two other bills he is supporting, one on forest health, which is a Department of Natural Resources…
Rep. Ramos’ Newsletter: Virtual Session, Transportation Package, Police Accountability, Vaccines, & More!
Dear friends and neighbors, On the Friday before the start of session, I attended a brief virtual swearing-in ceremony along with several of my colleagues from both sides of the…
A Quick Update from REP. BILL RAMOS
Rep. Bill Ramos (5th Legislative District) gives his impressions on how remote session is going so far, including participation from the public. For information on how to testify remotely, go…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Democrats unveil $26 billion transportation package
OLYMPIA—Democratic lawmakers held nearly 90 listening sessions across the state about transportation needs before developing a proposal that would invest $26 billion in transportation over the next 16 years. “Our…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Legislators propose bills to hold police accountable
OLYMPIA – Washington legislators took a major step today to hold police officers accountable for their actions. Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), and Rep. Bill Ramos…
Rep. Ramos’ Newsletter: Remote Session, Police Accountability, and Racial Equity
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you and your family are healthy and staying safe this holiday season. First, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Ramos to vice chair Transportation and serve on Public Safety in 2021
OLYMPIA—Yesterday, the House Democratic Caucus announced committee assignments for the upcoming 2021 session, including a new position as 2nd vice chair of the Transportation Committee for Representative Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah….