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…
Category: Amy Walen
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…
Legislative Update: Important Housing & Healthcare Updates for Older Adults
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in week seven of this year’s legislative session and have just two weeks to go! Last week, on Feb. 13, it was “House of Origin” cut-off,…
House passes Walen bill to make critical corrections to the child support schedule
OLYMPIA – A bill to make the child support system more accurately reflect the realities of inflation has passed the Washington House of Representatives. House Bill 2254, sponsored by Rep….
Legislative Update: Consumer Protection & Business, my legislation, and our upcoming town hall
Friends and neighbors, This week we began floor debate, which means proposed legislation has cleared multiple hurdles and is still viable. In my latest video I update you as the…
Walen bill to extend licensing eligibility to DREAMERS passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill that will remove immigration status as a consideration in the licensing process has passed the legislature. House Bill 1889, sponsored by Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, would…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Kuderer, Rep. Slatter & Rep. Walen to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall
Please join your lawmakers from the 48th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 10-11:30 AM on Saturday, Feb. 17 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue. This is…
Introducing the “Fur Fighters” and What This Group Does for Animals and You
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in the third week of this year’s legislative session, and so many great bills are moving! Today, however, I want to focus this newsletter…
The 2024 Legislative Session is Underway! How I’m Responding to Your Concerns
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 Legislative Session got underway yesterday! This is a short session year lasting just 60 days, with our work here wrapping up on March 7. I…