Dear neighbors, It’s been a few months since the 2025 legislative session wrapped—thank you for the privilege of representing the 42nd District. My first year as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore…
Category: Joe Timmons
“Riders have a voice”: Timmons bill to help transit riders steer policy is signed by the governor
Governor Ferguson signed legislation on Monday to help transit riders by creating meaningful representation and participation in Public Transit Benefit Areas (PTBA). Sponsored by Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham), House Bill…
Governor Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Student Support Program to Tribal College
OLYMPIA— A bill to expand support services for students experiencing homelessness or who have aged out of foster care was signed into law today by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill…
Updates from Olympia, bill to increase WWU funding, and new ways to share your stories
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are rapidly approaching Sine Die, the last day of the session, on April 27. That means we are spending most of our time debating bills…
Timmons bill strengthening local public transportation policy headed to Governors’ desk
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Legislature took a major step toward ensuring representation and meaningful participation in public transportation policy. The State Senate passed House Bill 1418 off the…
Timmons requests $21 million in state dollars to fix funding disparity for Western Washington University
OLYMPIA – Thursday, Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) introduced a budget request to fix a historical disparity among Washington’s colleges. For much of the past three decades, the state’s third largest…
Thanks for joining our town hall, and an update on my bills!
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…
You’re Invited: 42nd LD Community Town Hall
OLYMPIA, WA – Community members are invited to join State Representatives Joe Timmons, Alicia Rule, and State Senator Sharon Shewmake for an in-person town hall on Friday, March 15, at…
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….