OLYMPIA – Condominiums are an affordable way for first-time homebuyers to get a foot in the door, but state liability laws have discouraged developers from condo construction, creating a gap…
Taylor bill could bring more condo construction to WA
Category: Jamila Taylor
Join us for the 30th LD in-person town hall on March 22!
Dear friends and neighbors, Lawmakers have been working hard to pass bills off the floor this week, and we’re definitely not done. The next legislative milestone is this coming Wednesday…
More Washingtonians could become first-time homebuyers with Taylor bill
OLYMPIA— The House gave more Washingtonians a path towards home ownership with the passage HB 1696. Sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the bill modifies the 2023…
Taylor bill to decrease background check turnaround time passes House
OLYMPIA – A background check is an important step in the employment process, but when results take days, weeks, or even months it can impede an employer’s ability to deliver…
Your week 6 update with Rep. Taylor: A very grumpy cutoff
Dear friends and neighbors, We made it to cutoff! The first one anyway. For those who are new to the legislative process, cutoff is an important and sometimes sad milestone…
Taylor Bill Provides Equity in End-of-life Care Administration
OLYMPIA—When faced with a terminal illness or sudden accident, having end-of-life care instructions can provide peace of mind and lessen anxiety for friends and family who might have to make…
Olympia update with Rep. Taylor: Your week 4 wrap-up
Dear friends and neighbors, Today wraps up week 4 of the legislative session. If you’ve been following along, you know that we’ve been working hard to address Washington’s housing crisis,…
Taylor introduces Keep our Care Act to protect access to quality, affordable health care in WA
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) introduced House Bill 1881 today to protect access to quality, affordable healthcare in WA, including the full range of reproductive, end-of-life, and 5 gender-affirming health…
Celebrating MLK, Firearms Day in CRJ, and Adventures with Grumpy Animal Babies in the 2025 Legislative Session
Dear friends and neighbors, Every year we recognize the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his civil rights advocacy and every four years we inaugurate a…
Celebrating AANHPI, Cinco de Mayo, and more
Dear friends and neighbors, Happy Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American Heritage Month! Celebrating the heritage and cultural background of the tapestry of individuals in our communities is a wonderful…