OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed a resolution Wednesday honoring the contributions of Sikh Americans to the culture and history of Washington state and the United States. The measure was sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), the first Sikh ...
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Dear neighbors: Thank you to everyone who came out to the town hall this weekend, and to Lake Washington Tech for hosting. Rep. Roger Goodman and I were glad to see everyone in person, and Rep. Larry Springer was able ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — People who commit crimes on tribal lands would not be able to escape justice by fleeing into Washington state lands, under legislation passed on a 45-4 vote by the Senate today. SB 6146 would authorize Washington state law ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — An omnibus bill to promote a victim-centered, trauma-informed response to sexual assault in Washington’s legal system passed the Senate today unanimously. SB 5937 streamlines eligibility for crime victim benefits, covers some of victims’ costs for forensic examinations, expands ...
Read MoreDear neighbors: Every year, Rep. Larry Springer, Rep. Roger Goodman, and I hold an in-person town hall during the legislative session where we give an update on our work in Olympia and answer questions from constituents. I would like to ...
Read MoreUPDATE March 29, 2024: All four bills were signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Video of the signing ceremony can be found here. OLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Child survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse would receive greater support and care in Washington under legislation passed unanimously by the Senate today. The Legislature has made significant progress in recent years to increase support for survivors. ...
Read MoreDear neighbors: Every year, I sponsor legislation brought to me by students in our district. In 2020 a group of students from Eastlake High School in Sammamish brought forward a terrific bill to help keep students safe in the event ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Legislation to help keep students safe in the event of accidents passed the Senate today on a unanimous vote. SB 5790 would provide bleeding control kits in schools and encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to ...
Read MoreDear neighbors: This Monday marked what would have been the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that protected the right to abortion across the country. Notably, three years before that landmark decision, the people of ...
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