Category Archives: News Release

01 Mar
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Bill to improve support for survivors of child trafficking clears House

OLYMPIA — Child survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse would receive greater support and protections under legislation passed unanimously by the House Thursday. Every year, 500 to 700 minors are forced into sex trafficking in Washington state. But over ...

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29 Feb
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Bill to allow WA police to enforce tribal warrants passes House

OLYMPIA — People who commit crimes on tribal lands would not be able to escape justice by fleeing into Washington state lands, under legislation passed unanimously by the House Wednesday. SB 6146 would authorize Washington state law enforcement officers to ...

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22 Feb
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Resolution honoring Sikh Americans passed by WA Senate

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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12 Feb
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Dhingra bill to allow WA police to enforce tribal warrants passes Senate

OLYMPIA — 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 ...

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12 Feb
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Dhingra’s ‘victim-centered, trauma-informed’ response to sexual assault passes Senate

OLYMPIA — 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 ...

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09 Feb
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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance use disorder

OLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. “Over the last six years we have been working to build capacity for services across the behavioral health crisis continuum: A Place to ...

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07 Feb
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Dhingra bill to improve support for survivors of child trafficking clears Senate

OLYMPIA — 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. ...

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31 Jan
2

Dhingra bill to Stop the Bleed in schools passes Senate

OLYMPIA — 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 ...

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23 Jan
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Medha Singitham serves as a page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA – Medha Singitham served as a page for the Washington State Senate during the second week of the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) sponsored her time at the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for ...

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16 Jan
3

Dhingra bill would improve state support for survivors of child trafficking

OLYMPIA — Child survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse would receive greater support and care in Washington under legislation heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee today. The Legislature has made significant progress in recent years to increase ...

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