OLYMPIA — A landmark bill to promote safe and inclusive schools in Washington was signed into law by Governor Ferguson on Tuesday, May 19. House Bill 1296, sponsored by…
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49th District Wins in State 2025-27 Biennial Budget
OLYMPIA – Legislators in Olympia passed the biennial 2025-27 budget this session with a focus on education, housing, and supporting critical services like healthcare. “Every year we come to Olympia…
Stonier Bill Expanding Healthcare Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – Health equity got a major boost this session when SHB 1669, requiring insurers to cover medically needed prosthetic limbs and braces, was signed into law. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Monica Stonier…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 49th District legislators to hold telephone town hall on 3/27
Please join State Representatives Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie and Senator Annette Cleveland at an upcoming telephone townhall events to hear a mid-session update and ask questions. WHO: Rep….
House passes Stonier bill to keep students safe
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed a major piece of education policy written by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) after a marathon debate. “This is about making sure all students have a…
MEDIA ADVISORY – 49th District Pre-Session Town Hall: Jan 11
Who: The legislative delegation for the 49th district: Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Monica Stonier, and Rep. Sharon Wylie What: Pre-Session Town Hall Meeting When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00…
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie to host 49th LD in-person town hall on Saturday, April 6
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie to host 49th LD in-person town hall on Saturday, April 6 WHO: Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps…
Stonier bill to end child marriage in WA signed by governor
OLYMPIA—On Thursday Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1455, sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, (D-Vancouver), to end child marriage in Washington state. “Every year we pass legislation that focuses on making…
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie host 49th LD telephone town hall on Tuesday, February 20
WHO: Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie WHAT: Lawmakers from the 49th LD will be hosting a mid-session telephone town hall to answer constituent questions and…
House passes Stonier bill banning book bans
OLYMPIA—Today the House of Representatives passed House Bill 2331 by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) to prohibit school boards from banning books from classrooms and libraries through discriminatory practices and modify…