Friends and neighbors, We started out the 2022 Legislative Session by changing our name to the Legislative Black Caucus and laying out our policy priorities. By the end of the…
Recapping this year’s session
Category: Jamila Taylor
LBC statement on Rep. Harris-Talley’s announcement she will not seek re-election
OLYMPIA, WASH. – State Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, released the following statement after LBC vice chair Kirsten Harris-Talley, D-Seattle, announced that she will…
Bill boosting access to community-based behavioral health treatment signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law legislation to improve access to community-based treatment for people with serious behavioral health issues and make it easier for families…
Support for people with developmental disabilities becomes law
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1980 into law to allow Developmental Disabilities Administration clients to participate in both employment services and community access services. The bill,…
LBC statement on Rep. Johnson’s announcement that he will not seek re-election
OLYMPIA, WASH. – Legislative Black Caucus Chair Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, released the following statement after Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, announced his decision not to run for re-election in…
Wrapping up this year’s session
Neighbors, As we wrap up the 2022 Legislative Session this week, I thought I’d use this newsletter to highlight some of the bills we passed to strengthen economic well-being and…
A budget plan that supports small businesses
Neighbors, A big part of our work in the Legislature and the House Community & Economic Development Committee, which I’m a member of, is making sure Washington state is a…
House passes bills supporting people with developmental disabilities
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House unanimously passed HB 1980 from Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, to remove the ban on Developmental Disabilities Administration clients participating in both employment…
Investing in our community and transportation system
Neighbors, Part of our job as lawmakers is advocating for funding in the state budgets for projects and programs in our communities. This year, I’m advocating for: $2.8 million for…
Serving Washingtonians better
Neighbors, We’re focused on four priorities this session: serving Washingtonians better, strengthening economic well-being, advancing racial equity and justice, and addressing the climate crisis. And because this is a short,…