{"id":4282,"date":"2026-02-06T14:33:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/?p=4282"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T17:58:25","slug":"my-prime-sponsored-bills-advancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/2026\/02\/06\/my-prime-sponsored-bills-advancing\/","title":{"rendered":"My prime sponsored bills advancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

While protecting all Washingtonians\u00a0from federal overreach,\u00a0addressing\u00a0affordability and\u00a0fixing\u00a0our budget are\u00a0my\u00a0biggest\u00a0priorities, I want\u00a0to highlight the bills that I have prime sponsored this\u00a0session\u00a0that\u00a0are advancing after a key\u00a0policy cutoff.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Supporting the recovery of missing people<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Senate Bill 6070<\/a><\/p>\n

When someone in our community goes missing, we must ensure we can deploy every possible resource to find them safely. This bill updates our missing endangered persons statute to ensure that our neighbors struggling with severe mental illness, suicidal ideation, and those with developmental disabilities are found safely in a timely manner. This alert will now be called the Purple Alert. The bill would also create the Ebony Alert to ensure that when a Black person is reported missing, their case receives the same urgency, visibility, and resources as other missing persons cases. It is modeled on the success of the Amber Alert.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m\u00a0honored\u00a0to\u00a0work with\u00a0students from Lake Washington High School (pictured above)\u00a0on the\u00a0Purple Alert\u00a0aspect of this\u00a0bill\u00a0and the Silent Task Force (pictured below) on the Ebony Alert.\u00a0<\/span>KING 5\u00a0recently\u00a0ran a story on\u00a0their\u00a0work<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Strengthening health care market\u00a0standards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Senate\u00a0Bill\u00a06208<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We should all be concerned with the influx of private equity in our healthcare market and we need to ensure we are bringing\u00a0transparency to mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations in this space\u00a0to ensure people can get the care they need.\u00a0Thank you to Rep. Taylor for\u00a0her partnership\u00a0on this policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Assessing threats to\u00a0the\u00a0Court of Appeals<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Senate Bill\u00a06011<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u00a0are\u00a0seeing a\u00a0rise\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>threats to public officials<\/span><\/a>\u00a0across our country, including to our judges.\u00a0These threats are extremely alarming and an affront to our\u00a0democracy.\u00a0Ensuring our judges can do their jobs safely is essential to protecting our court system and safeguarding our democracy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognizing\u00a0Diwali\u00a0and Bandi Chhor Divas\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Senate Bill 6044<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, symbolized by the lighting of lamps and the renewal of faith and prosperity. Bandi Chhor Divas, observed by Sikhs, commemorates liberation and reflects values of courage, justice, and selfless leadership. Together, these observances highlight shared themes of renewal, compassion, and unity. This would be the first time the state of Washington recognizes Indian holidays. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Requiring arbitration for tort claims against the state and its political subdivisions<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Senate Bill 6239<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

S<\/span>tate government must\u00a0provide\u00a0a broad range of services and perform a broad range of functions, regardless of how much exposure to liability may be involved.\u00a0In Washington,\u00a0we\u00a0value\u00a0the right to a jury trial for all claimants, and we must balance the different values,\u00a0rights\u00a0and fiscal responsibility in addressing tort liability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reinstituting\u00a0parole<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Senate\u00a0Bill\u00a06074<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People need\u00a0hope and an opportunity to rehabilitate when incarcerated.\u00a0This bill will\u00a0allow certain incarcerated individuals to apply\u00a0for\u00a0parole.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to participate<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>how a bill becomes a law.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>legislation on the issues important to you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>your democracy in action.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Testify<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>before legislative committees remotely or in person.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reach out<\/span><\/b>\u00a0at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Manka.Dhingra@leg.wa.gov<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0You can also call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My office is here to help whenever you have questions or concerns. It is an honor to\u00a0represent\u00a0you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Manka Dhingra<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Senator, 45th Legislative District<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Deputy Majority Leader<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While protecting all Washingtonians\u00a0from federal overreach,\u00a0addressing\u00a0affordability and\u00a0fixing\u00a0our budget are\u00a0my\u00a0biggest\u00a0priorities, I want\u00a0to highlight the bills that I have prime sponsored this\u00a0session\u00a0that\u00a0are advancing after a key\u00a0policy cutoff.\u00a0 Supporting the recovery of missing people\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Senate Bill 6070 When someone in our community goes missing, we must ensure we can deploy every possible resource to find them safely. This bill updates our missing endangered persons statute to ensure that our neighbors struggling with severe mental illness, suicidal ideation, and those with developmental disabilities are found safely in a timely manner. This alert will now be called the Purple Alert. 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