Welcome to the 2024 legislative session and learn about how you can participate.
Friends and neighbors, We kicked off the 2024 legislative session on Monday, January 8th. This is a “short” session which only spans 60 days. After two weeks, we’re more than...
Rep. Street elected Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, Rep. Chipalo Street (D-Seattle) was elected by his fellow members of the House Democratic Caucus in the Washington State Legislature to serve in a caucus leadership role as...
Legislative Update: Staying Informed, Getting In Touch, Bill Preview, and Meet Travis
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you are able to enjoy a restful and joyous holiday season. I’m looking forward to spending down time with loved ones and recharging for...
Legislative Update: South End Celebrations, Committee Tours, and Interim Updates
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The summer has come and gone and just like that we are on the doorstep of the 2024 legislative session. Over the summer I have been...
Legislative Update: Projects in the District and Bills Passed!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session is over! The final week consisted of reconciling the differences between the versions of bills that passed the House and Senate. Some of...
Legislative Update: Town Hall Recap, Battery Recycling, and Washington Hospitality Grant
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who came out and packed El Centro De La Raza for our 37th District Town Hall with me, Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, and...
Legislative Update: Town Hall, Bills Alive, and Ask Chipalo
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week we passed the “House of Origin’ cutoff in Olympia and wrapped up full time floor action. Bills that did not pass the chamber in...
Legislative Update: My Health, My Data, Video Update, and Town Hall
The first week of full-time floor action in Olympia has arrived! This means we have a lot of late nights ahead of us as we debate and vote on bills...
Street bill to update state climate resiliency plan passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill to requiring the Washington State Department of Ecology to update Washington’s Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy passed the state House of Representatives today with a vote...
Legislative Update: Legacy of Black Legislators in the 37th District, Pardoning Marijuana Convictions, and Video Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, During Black History Month, I want to take a moment to recognize one facet of 37th District history. Our district has long been the center of...