Hi Friends and Neighbors, Don’t forget we have two in-person town halls coming up this Saturday, April 18. Myself, Rep. Greg Nance, and Sen. Drew Hansen will all come together…
The 23rd LD town halls are this weekend. Will you be there?
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23rd LD Update: That’s a wrap on Session 2026 + an upcoming town hall!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’ve officially completed our short legislative session. As we move into the interim period, keep an eye out for me in the district. Please join me for two in-person…
23rd LD Update: Money is tight – for everyone. Here’s how we’re budgeting it.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are hitting the home stretch of the legislative session with less than 10 days left to go. In this newsletter update, I want to share with…
23rd LD Update: We’re halfway there!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’ve officially crossed the halfway mark of the 2026 legislative session. Right now, we are doing full-time floor action. That means we are spending long days (and…
House passes Simmons’ bill supporting nursing assistants’ recovery efforts
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives took another step toward ensuring compassionate and humane treatment of health care professionals who are in recovery. HB 2340 ensures that nursing…
23rd LD Update: We want to keep ICE out of Washington. Here’s what we’re working on.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’ll admit, we cannot keep ICE out of Washington completely. They’re a federal force that we have no authority to regulate. They’re already operating here, in fact. But we can try and keep their draconian and…
Rep. Tarra Simmons introduces bill package requiring officer-worn body cameras statewide and ensuring due process for Brady-listed police officers
OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) introduced a pair of policies designed to increase trust and bring community together over shared values. House Bill 2644 The Law Enforcement…
Rep. Simmons introduces ICE Out Act of 2026 prohibiting hiring of ICE officers
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) introduced the ICE Out Act of 2026. HB 2641 prohibits all Washington state law enforcement agencies from hiring anyone who was hired as a sworn officer of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on…
WA youth push bill modernizing civic education in schools, backed by Rep. Simmons
OLYMPIA – Washington law requires schools to celebrate “Good Citizenship Day” on or around January 16th and create opportunities for students to register to vote. However, that date is out of step with Washington’s general election cycle. This leaves significant distance between what…
23rd LD Update: District pride and building a quality health care system
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 Legislative Session is officially underway, and we have already begun work in our committees, hearing public testimony on bills and meeting with constituents. In this newsletter, I want…