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Governor signs Valdez bills on hate crimes, ghost guns | May 7, 2019
OLYMPIA – Two bills sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, dealing with hate crimes and 3D-printed guns respectively were signed by Governor Inslee today. Under current law, crimes motivated by…
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Valdez bills on hate crimes, ghost guns heading to the governor’s desk | April 23, 2019
OLYMPIA – Two bills sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, dealing with hate crimes and 3D-printed guns respectively recently won approval by the Washington State Legislature. Under current law, crimes…
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Hate crimes bill wins Senate approval | April 10, 2019
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate approved a bill that would strengthen Washington’s hate crimes statutes by a vote of 35-11 on Wednesday. Under current law, crimes motivated by hate…
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House approves stronger hate crimes legislation | March 8, 2019
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill that would strengthen Washington’s hate crimes statutes by a vote of 85-12 on Thursday. Under current law, crimes motivated…
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House approves ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms | March 4, 2019
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a ban on undetectable and untraceable firearms today by a vote of 57-39. House Bill 1739, sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez,…
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Rep. Javier Valdez appointed to Pesticide Application Safety Work Group | May 7, 2018
OLYMPIA – Pesticide application is an important public health and workplace safety issue. This year the Legislature passed SB 6529 creating a work group, charged with reviewing data to help…
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Rep. Valdez sponsored measure, aimed at protecting children’s privacy, heads to governor’s desk | March 5, 2018
OLYMPIA – Protecting children, especially when they are dealing with their most vulnerable moments, is a value we all hold dear. The bi-cameral unanimous passing of Rep. Javier Valedz’s (D-Seattle)…
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House passes pair of Rep. Valdez bills aimed at protecting vulnerable populations | February 7, 2018
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives today moved two measures prime-sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) that will work toward shielding traditionally vulnerable populations. HB 2343 defines what it means…
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Newest House member receives committee assignments | June 21, 2017
OLYMPIA— Newly appointed to fill the 46th Legislative District seat vacated by former Rep. Jessyn Farrell earlier this month, Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), is spending time in Olympia getting updated…
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