Dear Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening in Olympia, I want to quickly thank all of you that joined Sen. Shewmake and Rep. Rule…
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Timmons Bill to Enhance Public Transit Governing Bodies Passes House
OLYMPIA – Many Washingtonians rely on public transportation every day to get to school, work, and other essential activities. Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1418,…
My bills supporting our kids’ education and our region’s public transportation system
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislative session is in full swing now as we are in Week 5. Our committees are hearing hundreds of different bills including several of mine….
Priorities, Pages, and Participation!
Friends and neighbors, The 2025 Legislative Session is off and running! I am looking forward to working with my constituents and colleagues to meet the needs of Whatcom County, our…
Rep. Timmons Elected Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore
Olympia – Wednesday, Rep. Joe Timmons, D-Bellingham, was elected by members of the House Democratic Caucus in the Washington State Legislature to serve in a caucus leadership role as one…
Community Conversations, House of Healing, and Election Year Restrictions.
Friends and neighbors, Before I get into updates, since my last e-newsletter, I wanted to provide some information about my communication with you during this summer and fall. During an…
Legislative successes and budget wins for our region.
Friends and neighbors, On Thursday, we wrapped up the 2024 legislative session. We have worked on bills dealing with education, housing, responding to the fentanyl crisis, climate, and others. The…
Shewmake and Timmons send bills to the governor’s desk that will add support for Whatcom County Superior Court
OLYMPIA—Whatcom County is preparing for an adjudication case in the Nooksack watershed and will need additional resources. That’s why Sen. Sharon Shewmake, D-Bellingham, and Rep. Joe Timmons, D-Bellingham, introduced bills…
Bill to create a state public infrastructure assistance program on way to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Joe Timmons, D-Bellingham, won’t ever forget the devastating floods that ripped through Whatcom County in the fall of 2021. The damage to infrastructure, as well as the uprooting of…
Shewmake and Timmons bills to add support for Whatcom County Superior Court
OLYMPIA—Water rights adjudication is a legal process to resolve water rights conflicts and create opportunities for water to be used more efficiently. Adjudication also creates opportunities for conservation, essential for…