OLYMPIA — If a child is diagnosed with a developmental disability at a young age, the diagnosis is usually indefinite and lifelong, yet we continue to put up barriers to…
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Taylor bill establishing homeownership program to address the history of housing discrimination passes House
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation seeking to address the direct harms caused by racially restrictive real estate covenants. House Bill 1474, sponsored by…
Taylor Bill Maintaining Eligibility for DD Services Passes Unanimously in the House
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1407, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), maintaining eligibility for developmental disability services, passed unanimously in the House on February 28. If a child is…
Taking Action on Washington’s Housing Crisis
Greetings, Friends and Neighbors! We’re almost halfway done with the Legislative Session! This year, my colleagues and I identified housing as our top legislative priority. Washington’s housing supply is short about…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Media availability on bill establishing a homeownership program to address the history of housing discrimination (HB 1474)
Who: Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, sponsor of HB 1474 Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, co-sponsor of HB 1474 Lt. Gov. Denny Heck Patience Malaba, Executive Director, Housing Development…
Update from Olympia: Turning Priorities into Policies
Dear Friends and Neighbors, My priorities for the 2023 legislative session are addressing our housing crisis, ensuring that comprehensive supports for the developmental disability community are available, reducing barriers in…
Taylor introduces homeownership program to address the history of housing discrimination
OLYMPIA – Democratic lawmakers seek to address the direct harms caused by racially restrictive real estate covenants. Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) introduced House Bill 1474 to establish a covenant…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session!
Greetings, Friends and Neighbors! Monday, January 9th marked the start of the 2023 Legislative Session, and I am honored to return as your 30th Legislative District representative. I am…
Rep. Taylor Elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair, ascending into House Leadership early in her legislative career. She was sworn in January 9, 2023, for…
Legislative Black Caucus Newsletter – December 2022
Friends and Neighbors, As the 2021-2022 biennium chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, it is my honor to welcome Rep. David Hackney (D-Tukwila) as our new chair and Rep. Elect…