OLYMPIA – Legislation to make it simpler for childcare workers to complete fingerprint-based background checks and join the childcare workforce was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 5774, sponsored by Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane), improves the ...
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WHO: State Sen. Andy Billig, Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli WHAT: Virtual Town Hall with Spokane’s 3rd District residents WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. WHERE: Streamed live on multiple platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWceEzXzHlw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenateDemocrats Rep. Riccelli’s Facebook page: ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to update the state’s hate crime law to include defacement of public property passed the Washington State Senate on a 35-14 bipartisan vote on Friday. Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) introduced Senate Bill 5917 in response to vandalism ...
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OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the Washington State Senate responded to news that the state has maintained its historically high ratings from the nation’s top credit agencies. Reports from Moody’s (Aaa), S&P (AA+) and Fitch (AA+) cited the state’s strong ...
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OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) released the statement below following Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that he won’t seek a fourth term: “Gov. Inslee has guided Washington on a path to achieve remarkable progress over the past decade. ...
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Legislation aimed at reducing the amount of toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) entering Washington state waters passed the Senate today on a unanimous bipartisan vote. Under Senate Bill 5369, the state would petition the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lower the ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill to address a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, spur job creation, and position Washington as a leader in an emerging industry, passed the Senate on a bipartisan 46-2 vote on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5447, sponsored ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 3rd Legislative District town hall meeting on March 11 Who: Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli When: Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Where: Spokane Central Library, Spokane Central Library, nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall Why: The ...
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Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli of Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District will give an update on the 2023 legislative session on Tuesday. Who: State Sen. Andy Billig, State Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli What: Telephone ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, At noon today, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, who serves as President of the Senate, gaveled the Washington State Senate to order for the first time in 2023. The beginning of the 2023 Legislative session means the ...
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