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…
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Walen bills to increase housing supply and support families signed by governor
OLYMPIA – A series of bills designed to help support families and increase housing supply have been signed by the Governor. Sponsored by Rep. Amy Walen, House Bills 1042, 1046,…
Representative Amy Walen Passes Three Bills to Senate
OLYMPIA—What happens when HOA’s restrict the ability to house individuals and cities lack flexibility to build more homes, especially affordable housing? Representative Walen, (D- Kirkland) introduced and passed three pieces…