Click here to sign up to receive latest news from the House Democratic Caucus.
PRESS RELEASE: Orwall’s trauma informed ‘Rape in the Third’ fix passes House
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives once again passed legislation to support survivors of sexual assault. Sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, HB 1002 modifies the offense of rape...
Pollet introduces bill to boost special education funding
OLYMPIA– Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, has introduced a bill, HB 1910, to fully fund special education in schools across Washington. HB 1910 has fifteen co-sponsors including Reps. Senn, Kloba, Slatter...
THURSDAY: Media availability on eviction reform, affordable housing & homelessness legislative package
We are proud to have the support of executives and senior leaders of some of Washington’s leading businesses including Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Alaska Airlines. They recognize just how...
Tarleton’s 100% Clean Energy Bill Moves Forward
OLYMPIA – Rep. Gael Tarleton’s, D-Ballard, bill to create a 100-percent clean energy grid in Washington took an important step forward today, as House Bill 1211 passed out of the...
Pollet’s HB 1860 addresses lead in school water
OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, introduced HB 1860 to require all public schools to test and remove lead contamination in school water across Washington. “One of Seattle’s schools in...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Media availability on eviction reform, affordable housing & homelessness legislative package
WHO: Rep. Nicole Macri, Washingtonians harmed by broken eviction system, local government elected officials seeking affordable housing solutions for their communities, House and Senate Democrats. WHAT: Media availability highlighting Build...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Childcare access Facebook Live with Sen. Claire Wilson and Reps. Kristine Reeves, Tana Senn
WHO: Rep. Tana Senn, chair House Committee on Human Services and Early Learning Senator Claire Wilson, vice chair Senate Committee on Early Learning and K–12 Education Rep. Kristine Reeves WHAT:...
Kilduff, Leavitt Introduce Package of Bills to Address Public Safety
OLYMPIA – Pierce County has long been the home to many facilities treating individuals with behavioral health conditions, including those accused or even convicted of crimes. Reps. Christine Kilduff, D-University...
Cascade Care, Washington’s Next Step in Affordable Health Care for All, Has Public Hearing
OLYMPIA – Health care access for all Washingtonians is the dream of state Representative Eileen Cody, D-West Seattle, and her goal as the long-running chair of the House Health Care...
Washington State House adopts Lunar New Year resolution
OLYMPIA – For the first time in its history, the Washington State House has adopted a resolution in recognition of the Lunar New Year, a holiday of great importance to...