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Simmons introduces bill to improve voting in jails
OLYMPIA – Innocent until proven guilty. That is the basis of the American criminal legal system. The majority of people incarcerated in county jails have not yet been convicted of...
Riccelli, Nobles Introduce Free School Meals Bill
OLYMPIA – All K-12 students in Washington state would have access to free breakfast and lunch under proposed legislation introduced today by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and Rep. Marcus Riccelli...
Legislation introduced to address climate change in state and local planning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 11, 2023 OLYMPIA—Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) have introduced legislation that aims to address climate change by updating Washington’s planning framework. “This...
Berry, Keiser bills would protect employers who provide reproductive care benefits
OLYMPIA – Employers in Washington state who provide reproductive health care benefits would gain recourse against penalties imposed by other states under legislation filed by Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle)....
Slatter introduces bill to protect reproductive health data
OLYMPIA – Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, has introduced the My Health, My Data Act to strengthen the privacy of health data. The protections established under House Bill 1155 include reproductive...
Fosse sworn in as 38th district representative
Olympia – Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, was sworn in on Monday January 9th, as one of two new 38th legislative district representatives. She brings experience as an Everett City Councilmember,...
Bronoske re-elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington State House of Representatives
OLYMPIA—Yesterday, as part of the legislative session opening ceremonies, Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) was re-elected by his peers as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore to help preside over Floor debate during the 2023...
Stonier and Wylie preview the 2023 session, host town hall meeting Jan. 14
OLYMPIA—Anyone seeking to participate in their democracy during the 2023 legislative session has more options than ever before, including an in-person town hall meeting for people in the 49th District. ...
Berry, Salomon bills to enhance requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms
OLYMPIA—Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) have introduced bills in each chamber that aim to enhance the requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms in our...
Opening Day Remarks by Speaker Laurie Jinkins / Discurso de Apertura de la Presidenta Laurie Jinkins
Ver más abajo para la versión en español “Our Common Ground” Thank you, Rep. Fitzgibbon. And thank you to the good member from the 17th for lifting us...