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2025 Legislative Review | May 1, 2025
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…
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Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law | April 25, 2025
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),…
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Salahuddin Bill to Include Student Voices Signed into Law | April 21, 2025
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…
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Governor Signs Bill Expanding Justice for Rape Survivors | April 21, 2025
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…
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10 Days Left — Updates from Olympia: | April 17, 2025
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…
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Behavioral Health Response Bill Advances to Governor | April 17, 2025
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…
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Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Passes Senate, Heads to Governor | April 15, 2025
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…
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Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Officially Recognizing Eid Holidays | April 8, 2025
OLYMPIA — In a historic moment for religious inclusion and cultural recognition, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5106 into law this evening during a community celebration at the Islamic…
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Bill for Rape Survivors Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk | April 8, 2025
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1484, introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), passed the Senate unanimously today. The legislation expands aggravating circumstances in sentencing to include pregnancies resulting from rape, regardless…
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Building Community, Celebrating Diversity, & Investing in Our Future | April 3, 2025
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…
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