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…
Simmons bill supporting nursing assistants’ recovery efforts heads to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – Legislation to support health care professionals in recovery from substance use disorder was approved by the Senate on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, House Bill 2340 expands the Compassion,…
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 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…
House committee to hear Rep. Simmons bill requiring coverage for treatment of PANDAS/PANS pediatric disorders
OLYMPIA – Imagine for a moment, a young child going to bed one night perfectly happy and healthy, then inexplicably waking up the next day with raging emotions, involuntary obsessive-compulsive disorder, tics,…
Governor Signs Rep. Simmons’ Groundbreaking Mental Health Parity Legislation
Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1432 into law, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use…
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…