Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you’ve had some time to enjoy the summer so far. While the legislature completed our work back in April, that doesn’t mean my work…
23rd LD Update: Celebrating Our Founding Principles, Standing By Our Neighbors
Category: Tarra Simmons
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: Fighting for our kids and bringing Bremerton pride to Olympia
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…
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. …
House passes Simmons bill to improve Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant pay
OLYMPIA – A bill to increase pay for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) has passed the State House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton,…
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…