Greetings from Olympia: An Update from Representative Marcus Riccelli In this edition: Session Begins Preventing Tragedies A New Medical School Contact Details:327 John L. O’Brien PO Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504(360)786-7888 Visit…
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Bright Futures autism screening legislation introduced
OLYMPIA — All infants and toddlers would receive the recommended autism screenings to identify developmental issues and disabilities, under legislation proposed by Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, and Sen. David Frockt,…
Spokane lawmakers introduce WSU med-school bill with broad bipartisan support
For Release: Jan 21, 2015 OLYMPIA—Spokane lawmakers Michael Baumgartner and Marcus Riccelli introduced bills Wednesday that pave the way for a new Washington State University medical school in Spokane, with broad bipartisan…
ADVISORY: Rep. Riccelli and Sen. Baumgartner to submit WSU Medical School Legislation Tomorrow
MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane (3rd Legislative District) and State Sen. Michael Baumgartner, R-Spokane (6th Legislative District) What: Submitting legislation to the State House of Representatives to allow for the creation of…
State Rep. Marcus Riccelli Announces “Sheena’s Law” in Response to Murder-Suicide in Spokane
Legislation would address gaping holes in how law enforcement and the mental health system handle suicide attempts or threats OLYMPIA—Today, in response to a tragic murder-suicide that left two dead…
Rep. Riccelli teams up with Sen. Habib on remote testimony bill
Rep. Marcus Riccelli announced Friday that he has introduced House 1388, the companion legislation to Sen. Cyrus Habib’s ‘Legislative YouTube’ testimony bill in an effort to increase citizen participation in…
Rep. Marcus Riccelli Re-elected as Deputy Whip in State House
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) has been re-elected Majority Deputy Whip of the state House of Representatives by his colleagues in Olympia. Riccelli, who also serves as Vice Chair of…
Lawmakers elect Tarleton, Bergquist, Ryu, Riccelli and McBride to leadership
OLYMPIA — House Democrats elected a wide mix of lawmakers to posts in leadership: three women and two men, an experienced lawmaker from Spokane and a freshmen from Federal Way….
Rep. Marcus Riccelli named Vice Chair to Health Care & Wellness Committee
Representative Marcus Riccelli has been named vice chair of the House of Representatives Health Care & Wellness Committee for the 2015 Legislative Session by the Democratic majority. “I am extremely…
In the News: Rep. Riccelli proposes WSU Medical School
Last week, Rep. Marcus Riccelli was joined by Republican State Senator Michael Baumgartner to announce a bi-partisan proposal to create a brand new medical school in Spokane, operated by Washington…