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Building Homes, Protecting Communities: Senate Passes Salahuddin Bills | March 3, 2026
OLYMPIA – Last Saturday, the Washington Senate passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond) that take meaningful steps to address two of our state’s most urgent challenges: housing…
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As Federal Policies Shake Families, Here’s How We’re Responding in Olympia | February 23, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, We are now entering week seven of nine in the 2026 legislative session. Last week marked House of Origin Cutoff – the final day for bills,…
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House Passes Salahuddin Bill to Unlock Affordable Housing on Religious Properties | February 14, 2026
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1859 with overwhelming bipartisan support (94–1), sending the bill to the Senate. Sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),…
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2026 Legislative Session Has Begun! | January 16, 2026
Dear Neighbors, The 2026 legislative session began on Monday, January 12th, with opening ceremonies led by Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins. In her opening address, Speaker Jinkins outlined the…
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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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