Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are rapidly approaching Sine Die, the last day of the session, on April 27. That means we are spending most of our time debating bills…
23rd LD Update: Fighting for our kids and bringing Bremerton pride to Olympia
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House recognizes Bremerton High School basketball team with Resolution
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State House of Representatives recognized the Bremerton High School Varsity Boy’s Basketball team with a House Resolution. The team won the 2025 2A State Championship,…
Simmons bill ensuring coverage for life-saving mental health care on its way to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – In a major step forward for mental health care in Washington, the State Senate near-unanimously passed House Bill 1432 today, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk. …
23rd LD Update: Politics requires civility and fighting for mental health support
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to thank everyone who joined Rep. Greg Nance, Sen. Drew Hansen and me at our recent town halls. Our community members asked really important…
23rd LD Update: Join us for our next Town Hall! And an update on my bills!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening at the legislature, I want to invite you to the 23rd Legislative District Town Hall happening on…
House passes Simmons bill to ensure coverage for life-saving mental health care
OLYMPIA – Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1432 which establishes a definition of “medical necessity” that includes mental health services and substance abuse disorder services. …
23rd Legislative Update: Celebrating Seahawk pride, and preparing for policy cutoff
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re one third of the way through this year’s legislative session, so here’s an update on what’s happening down in Olympia. Policy Cutoff is Coming You…
‘Free The Vote Act’ to protect incarcerated individuals’ right to vote clears committee
OLYMPIA – Currently, people in Washington state prisons have their right to vote taken away as part of their punishment. While people’s voting rights are automatically restored upon release, a…
Simmons Bill to Open Pathways for Community-Based Health Care in Jails to Hear Public Testimony in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
OLYMPIA – Most Washington residents are able to shop around for health insurance that fits their family’s circumstances and wallets. This is not the case incarcerated individuals, and the communities…
23rd LD Update: Getting more parents involved in schools and how we’re protecting vulnerable communities
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are now well into Week 4 of the legislative session. Our committees are busy hearing hundreds of bills and I’ve been meeting with constituents. Last…