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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...
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...