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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Orwall re-elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington State House of Representatives
OLYMPIA—This afternoon, as part of the Legislative Session opening ceremonies, Rep. Tina Orwall was once again chosen by her peers to preside over Floor debate during the 2023 105-day session....
Workforce shortages, housing priorities for Washington House Democrats
OLYMPIA – The 2023 legislative session got underway in Olympia today, the first time since 2020 that lawmakers gathered fully in person. Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) was...
Farivar Sworn in as 46th District Representative
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Darya Farivar, D-Seattle, was sworn into office on Monday January 9th, becoming the newest, and youngest, representative for the 46th legislative district. Farivar represents the 46th...
Cortes Sworn in as Representative for the 38th District
Olympia – Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, was sworn in Monday as one of two new representatives for the 38th legislative district. Cortes brings experience in homelessness prevention, city government and...
Bill aims to eliminate cost-sharing for patients seeking abortions
OLYMPIA – In Washington, abortions must be covered by all state-regulated health plans that cover maternity services, but out-of-pocket costs can currently be a burden for patients. Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) and Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) are looking to ease that...
Bateman and Barkis unite behind middle housing legislation
OLYMPIA—Everyone deserves a home, yet the dream of home ownership is out of reach for too many families, says Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia), who’s introducing bipartisan legislation to boost the...
Kloba, Wylie Named Co-Chairs of House Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee
OLYMPIA — State Reps. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland) and Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) were elected last week to serve as Co-Chairs of the Washington House of Representatives Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Walen Named Chair of House Consumer Protection & Business Committee
OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats announced today that Rep. Amy Walen (D – Kirkland) will chair the State Consumer Protection & Business Committee in the 2023 legislative session. “I am sincerely...
Duerr elected Chair of Local Government Committee
OLYMPIA—The new chair of the House Local Government Committee is architect and former city council member Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell). “Safe sidewalks and streets, clean water when you turn the...
Berg Named Chair of Finance Committee
OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats announced this week that Rep. April Berg (D – Mill Creek) will chair the House Finance Committee. Berg is the first Black woman to chair...