Author Archives: hwaterman

Hi neighbors,   I’m back in our district following this legislative session and want to hear from you. I’ll be hosting coffee chats across the district later this month. You can sign up at the links below:  Pioneer Square  Friday, April 24th at 9:00 to 11:00am  Register here.  South Park  Sunday, April 26th at 10:00am ...

Hi neighbors,    Last Thursday was Sine Die, the final day of the 2026 Legislative Session. Here’s an update on the state budgets, bills I passed, highlights from the session, and what’s next.    Millionaires Tax   After a historically long debate in the House, the Legislature passed a ...

Hi neighbors,   With another key legislative deadline behind us, here’s an update on bills that are still moving and what I’m hearing from you.  What I’m saying on the Senate floor  My office is receiving lots of feedback regarding the Millionaires Tax, which passed the Senate this Monday. Our ...

Dear Neighbors, I want to take a quick moment to remind you of my upcoming virtual town hall. Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas and I are hosting a virtual town hall on Monday, February 23, from 6-7 p.m. We’ll discuss what’s happening in Olympia and answer your questions. Feel free to submit questions ...

Friends and neighbors, We’re hard at work in this short legislative session. I remain committed to making housing, health care, and child care more affordable and accessible and protecting our community against federal overreach. District updates  Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas and I are ...

Hi neighbors,     The legislature adjourned last week. Although this was a very challenging session, we were able to produce a balanced budget and make progress for the state.  Notable legislation:   We passed crucial legislation this session, including creating more ...