OLYMPIA – The governor has signed legislation that exempts non-profits from property taxes when they rent or loan the property to other non-profits or government entities. House Bill 1094, sponsored…
Category: Amy Walen
Crafting a carefully balanced budget that protects Washington’s future
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 me, Rep. Osman Salahuddin and Sen….
Building our way out of the housing crisis, women’s history month and an upcoming town hall
Friends and neighbors, We just passed the halfway mark of the 2025 legislative session, and we are rapidly approaching the house of origin cutoff when bills must be passed off…
Smart use of existing space: Walen bill to build housing in commercial buildings clears the House.
OLYMPIA – Washington is in a housing crisis. A key factor in this problem is a widespread lack of housing supply. Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, is continuing her efforts to…
Committee passes Walen bill to make clergy mandatory reporters
OLYMPIA – The House Early Learning & Human Services committee has passed a piece of legislation designed to protect kids from abuse by requiring clergy, like priests, rabbis, imams, or other…
Protecting Kids and Caring for Seniors
Friends and neighbors, As a society, we should prioritize protecting and caring for our neighbors. Kids and seniors need us to step up to make sure they are able to…
Protecting Consumers and Participating in the Legislative Process
Friends and neighbors, Happy New Year and happy 105-day legislative session. We have a great deal of work ahead of us, and I am excited to get to work for…
Legislative Successes and EYA Restrictions.
Friends and neighbors As chair of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee, I can report that we passed critical bills protecting consumers. Out-of-state and online “fin-techs” have been preying…
Legislative Update: The 2024 Legislative Session Concludes Today
Dear friends and neighbors, We are now just hours away from concluding the 2024 legislative session and soon I’ll be back in our communities working on issues important to you. …
Walen bill expanding professional license eligibility heads to the Governor
OLYMPIA – Washington state has incredibly diverse communities across the state. However, for those without documentation status, there are barriers preventing individuals from obtaining professional licenses to work. Rep. Amy…