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Senn sponsors resolution calling for appropriate funding for the 2020 Census
OLYMPIA – On Monday, January 15, Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, introduced a bipartisan joint resolution calling on the federal government to fund the 2020 Census adequately. In addition, the...
Stonier elected to key leadership role in Olympia
OLYMPIA – Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to serve as Deputy Majority Whip by members of the House Democratic Caucus on today. “It’s an honor to be elected by...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on automatic voter registration.
Who: Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila), Chair of the State Government, Elections & Information Technology Committee What: Public hearing on House Bill 2595 establishing a system for automatic voter registration in...
Ryu legislation aimed at creating more affordable housing near transit hubs
OLYMPIA—How can we tackle Washington state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis? Legislation by Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) is designed to help by spurring greater housing density near transit stations in...
Access to Democracy Bills Include Same Day Registration
OLYMPIA – Voters in Washington elections may soon be able to register to vote on Election Day thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Laurie Dolan, D-Olympia. Democrats in the state...
House Speaker Frank Chopp statement re DOL’s information release to ICE
January 12, 2018 House Speaker Frank Chopp statement re DOL’s information release to ICE “I’m troubled by the news that the Department of Licensing shares certain information about our state...
Sawyer bill would fund law enforcement efforts to stop child pornography and exploitation
OLYMPIA – A measure that would provide a much-needed boost to law enforcement in the fight against child pornography and exploitation had a public hearing today in the House Finance...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on The Disclose Act and a bill on election security.
Who: Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila), Chair of the State Government, Elections & Information Technology Committee What: Public hearing on House Bill 2406 concerning election security practices around auditing and equipment,...
Free tuition in rural Washington gets hearing in House
OLYMPIA—How can we create jobs in timber and farm country? House Bill 2177 by Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) is designed to do exactly that, and the legislation recently got...
Kilduff files new bill to take on sexual predators in Pierce County
OLYMPIA – For too long, Pierce County has carried an unfair burden of sexually violent predators remaining in the area after leaving the treatment center on McNeil Island. Local communities...