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
Category: Press Releases
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…
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…
Simmons champions Keep Our Care Act in the House
OLYMPIA – The House Appropriations Committee passed the Keep Our Care Act on Monday. Designed to keep hospitals from consolidating if the deal diminishes patients’ access to services, the passage…
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….
Simmons bill to extend support services for drug court graduates post-graduation passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill to extend support services for drug court graduates passed the Washington House of Representatives Thursday Afternoon with a vote of 97-00. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons…
Simmons bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program passes on to the Senate
OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen the Washington Physician Health Program passed the Washington House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon with a vote of 97-0. Sponsored by Rep Tara Simmons (D-Bremerton),…