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: Press Releases
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…
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…
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…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Taylor and Sen. Wilson to host 30th LD virtual town hall on Saturday, Feb 17
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Claire Wilson and Rep. Jamila Taylor host 30th LD virtual townhall on Saturday February 17 WHO: Sen. Claire Wilson and Rep. Jamila Taylor WHAT: Sen. Wilson and…
Rep. Taylor’s bill to maximize Office of Public Defense staffing passes House
OLYMPIA—Staffing shortages and increased demand for services have made it difficult for the Office of Public Defense to provide adequate resources. House Bill 1911, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-30th…
The 2024 Legislative Session has started! Here’s what we did on day 1.
Dear neighbors, The 2024 legislative session kicked yesterday. We got busy on day one, passing three bills including HB 1455, a bill to end child marriage in Washington State. I’m…
Taylor Appointed Chair of House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
OLYMPIA – Representative Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) has been appointed as the new Chair of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee in the Washington State Legislature. This prestigious role follows the departure of former Representative…
Legislature passes special session compromise bill on drug possession and addiction treatment
OLYMPIA— On Tuesday, the first day of a special session called by Governor Jay Inslee, the Washington House of Representatives passed a compromise version of Senate Bill 5536 after extensive…