Olympia – Wednesday, Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, was elected by members of the House Democratic Caucus in the Washington State Legislature to serve as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore. The Deputy…
Rep. Simmons Elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore
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23rd LD Update: Health Care & Wellness, Transportation & Capital Budget Wins
Dear friends and neighbors, This session we have made some important strides in healthcare. We expanded coverage for preventive services, ensured access to essential healthcare, and made life-saving medication more…
23rd LD Update: Community Focused Legislation for Justice, Safety, and Accountability
Dear friends and neighbors, I am pleased to announce that the 2024 legislative session has come to a productive end! Despite its brief duration of 60 days, this session has…
Join us for an in-person Town Hall meeting for the 23rd Legislative District on April 13th
Join us for an in-person Town Hall meeting for the 23rd Legislative District on April 13th, hosted by Rep. Tarra Simmons, Sen. Drew Hansen, and Rep. Greg Nance. This is…
District Update: Legislative Updates + How State Dollars are Spent at Home + Town Halls in April
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is a wrap! It concluded at 5:49 p.m. on March 7 and I’m now back home in Bremerton working on issues important…
Simmons sends bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, House Bill 1972, has sent a piece of legislation to strengthen financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program (WPHP) to the governor’s desk. “COVID-19 was…
Simmons bill to extend support services for drug court graduates on the way to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—A bill to extend support services for drug court graduates is now on the way to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for his signature before becoming law. House Bill 1983, introduced…
23rd LD Update: An Update on Important Bills
Dear friends and neighbors, Did you know I get ideas for the legislation I introduce from so many of you? When I meet with you 1:1 or at community events…
23rd LD Update: Housing & Rent Stabilization, Reproductive Freedom, Gun Legislation & An Update on My Bills
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in week six of this year’s legislative session. For the past week, my fellow legislators and I have been debating various bills on the…
Simmons’ bill providing judicial discretion for sentence modification passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill to provide judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interests of justice passed the Washington House of Representatives with a vote of 51-46. Sponsored by Rep….