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Category: Tarra Simmons
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…
‘Free The Vote Act’ to protect incarcerated individuals’ right to vote clears committee
OLYMPIA – Currently, people in Washington state prisons have their right to vote taken away as part of their punishment. While people’s voting rights are automatically restored upon release, a…
Simmons Bill to Open Pathways for Community-Based Health Care in Jails to Hear Public Testimony in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
OLYMPIA – Most Washington residents are able to shop around for health insurance that fits their family’s circumstances and wallets. This is not the case incarcerated individuals, and the communities…
23rd LD Update: Getting more parents involved in schools and how we’re protecting vulnerable communities
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are now well into Week 4 of the legislative session. Our committees are busy hearing hundreds of bills and I’ve been meeting with constituents. Last…
23rd LD Update: Welcome to the 2025 Session, leadership updates, and second-chance legislation
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’ve just finished week two of the 2025 Legislative Session. This year is a long session, lasting 105 days with our work here in Olympia scheduled…
Rep. Simmons Elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore
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…
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…