Dear Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session adjourned on April 27th, and I’d like to thank you for staying engaged! I also wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the…
2025 Legislative Review
Category: News
Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),…
Salahuddin Bill to Include Student Voices Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Ferguson signed House Bill 1486 into law, giving Washington’s community and technical college students a long-overdue voice in decisions that directly impact their education. Sponsored by…
Governor Signs Bill Expanding Justice for Rape Survivors
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1484 into law, marking a powerful step forward in Washington’s fight against sexual violence. Sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), the law…
10 Days Left — Updates from Olympia:
Dear Neighbor, With just ten days left in the 2025 legislative session, we’ve hit our final major deadline — opposite house cutoff. That means only bills that have passed both…
Behavioral Health Response Bill Advances to Governor
OLYMPIA – Yesterday afternoon, House Bill 1811, sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), cleared the Senate unanimously and now awaits the Governor’s signature. The bill defines “co-response” as a partnership…
Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – Workers in Washington could soon use their paid sick leave for immigration-related matters, thanks to Senate passage of House Bill 1875. The bill, now heading to the Governor’s…
Building Community, Celebrating Diversity, & Investing in Our Future
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to start with a thank you if you have reached out to my office over the past few weeks! I appreciate hearing from about…
March Legislative Update & Town Hall Tomorrow!
Dear friends and neighbors, In my last newsletter, I provided an update on my work to support our immigrant communities, improve public safety, expand education access, enhance housing affordability, and…
Join Me in Olympia to Celebrate Eid!
Friends and neighbors, I am delighted to invite you to a special Eid-al-Fitr celebration at the end of this month! In Washington state, we strive for diversity and inclusion, yet…