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2019 House Democratic Caucus Town Halls

Updated 3/21/19   This list will be regularly updated as more information becomes available.  Town Halls are Saturday, March 23rd, unless otherwise noted in red.  Blue text indicates that all details are not confirmed. ... READ MORE

You’re invited: 44th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting in Lake Stevens

OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers representing the 44th Legislative District are joining together to host a town hall meeting on Saturday, March 23. “This forum is a great way to meet us... READ MORE

Medical Marijuana bills moving on to the Senate

OLYMPIA—The life of a little girl in Aberdeen is closer to changing for the better now that two medical marijuana bills passed out of the Washington House of Representatives earlier... READ MORE

Rep. Sharon Shewmake aims to raise college completion rates in high-demand fields

OLYMPIA – More students will be able to complete their community, technical, or tribal college education in less time under the terms of a bill sponsored in the state House... READ MORE

Riccelli rail safety measure clears House

OLYMPIA – A bill to help protect both rail workers and the public from high hazard, flammable trains passed the state House today on a strong bipartisan vote. Sponsored by... READ MORE

House passes Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act reform

OLYMPIA – The American Dream of homeownership can quickly change into a nightmare for those who own mobile homes. Each time land making up mobile home parks is bought and... READ MORE

House passes Wylie bill on Transportation Projects of Statewide Significance

OLYMPIA-House Bill 1994, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, passed the Washington State House of Representatives yesterday on a 69-28 vote. This bill creates processes for designating certain transportation projects... READ MORE

House approves clean fuels bill

OLYMPIA – A measure addressing the state’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions by establishing a Clean Fuels Program similar to those already successfully underway in British Columbia, California, and... READ MORE

Adolescent Behavioral Health Care Access Act passes House

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1874 on a bipartisan vote of 89-8. The Adolescent Behavioral Health Care Access Act, sponsored by Rep. Noel... READ MORE

Frame legislation eliminating subminimum wages for people with disabilities passes House

OLYMPIA – On Monday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1706 on a bipartisan vote of 81-17. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, would eliminate... READ MORE