Join me and my seatmates tomorrow, Thursday, March 24th for a Virtual Town Hall. The town hall will be streamed live on my legislative Facebook page at 7:00 PM. Please note the…
3rd LD Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow: Now at 7:00 PM
Category: Marcus Riccelli
Sine Die, Budget Investments in Spokane, and Virtual Town Hall
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2022 legislative session is adjourned. I was thrilled to get to finally make it over to Olympia for the last week of the session. This…
Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli on US Senate Passage of the Sunshine Protection Act
SPOKANE – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), released the following statement regarding the US Senate’s unanimous passage of the Sunshine Protection Act. “Thank you to Sen. Patty Murray for sponsoring and…
Bill to Increase Incentives for Motion Pictures to Film in Washington Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Legislation to increase funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (MPCP) run by Washington Filmworks passed the Legislature today. HB 1914, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, increases…
Governor Signs Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students
Olympia – Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation to expand the number of schools that offer free meals to all of their students today. Sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), House…
Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli on House passage of HB 2124 legislative staff collective bargaining bill
OLYMPIA — Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) issued the following statement upon passage of HB 2124, the Legislative Staff Collective Bargaining legislation. “It is a benefit to all when people join…
Budget Updates for Spokane, Stopping Catalytic Converter Theft, and School Meals Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week the House and Senate released their 2022 Supplemental Operating, Transportation, and Capital budgets. Please watch my video update below for more information on how…
Move Ahead Washington, Nurses and Counselors for Students, and Bill Update
Dear friends and neighbors, We are already over halfway done with this year’s legislative session. Last week, we introduced the Move Ahead Washington transportation package. As one of the lead…
Statement from Representative Marcus Riccelli on HB 1806 Extending collective bargaining rights to employees of the legislative branch of state government not moving forward before House of Origin Cutoff
“I care deeply for our legislature as an institution, and as a former State Senate and U.S. Senate staffer, I recognize the dedication and commitment of our staff. These professionals…
House Approves Safe Staffing Standards for Hospitals
OLYMPIA – Legislation to create safe staffing standards for hospitals passed the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-43 vote today. HB 1868, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would make…