{"id":4330,"date":"2026-03-18T11:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/?p=4330"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:36:48","slug":"what-we-accomplished-this-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/2026\/03\/18\/what-we-accomplished-this-session\/","title":{"rendered":"What we accomplished this session\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear neighbors,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This session, we set out to\u00a0protect\u00a0the rights of all\u00a0Washingtonians from federal overreach, help people afford their basic needs, and pass a sustainable and balanced budget.\u00a0\u00a0We delivered on all three;\u00a0below is what the Legislature passed:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protecting Washingtonians from federal overreach<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=5855&amp;Year=2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5855<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">prohibits local,\u00a0state,\u00a0and federal law enforcement officers\u00a0from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public.\u00a0\u00a0State and local law enforcement officers\u00a0are already\u00a0expected\u00a0to\u00a0be clearly identifiable; federal law enforcement officers\u00a0operating\u00a0in our state\u00a0will\u00a0be held to the same standard.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/politics\/state-politics\/bill-banning-masked-law-enforcement-washington-governor-ferguson-desk\/281-e663f597-8f81-4afd-9006-72779862fba1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=2105&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 2105<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0requires employers to notify workers about federal I-9 form audits, protects against retaliation, limits federal access to employment records, and\u00a0establishes\u00a0enforcement mechanisms and penalties to ensure that workers\u2019 rights are respected.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?Year=2025&amp;BillNumber=6002&amp;Initiative=False\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6002<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0establishes reasonable regulations on automated\u00a0license plate readers, such as Flock cameras,\u00a0to prevent their use by immigration enforcement.\u00a0\u00a0S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">mart technology can help law enforcement solve crimes and recover missing\u00a0people,\u00a0but\u00a0we must\u00a0have guardrails to protect our civil rights.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonstatestandard.com\/2026\/03\/06\/automated-license-plate-reader-regulations-close-to-becoming-wa-law\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=2242&amp;Chamber=House&amp;Year=2025\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 2242<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, now signed into law,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">preserves continued access to affordable preventive health care services in Washington, including vaccines.\u00a0\u00a0The legislation updates state law so\u00a0coverage of vaccines is tied to recommendations from the Washington State Department of Health instead of federal guidance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonstatestandard.com\/2026\/02\/26\/wa-moves-to-issue-its-own-vaccine-guidance-amid-federal-overhaul\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=5892&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5892<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0protects\u00a0sensitive voter information by\u00a0designating\u00a0certain information, such as\u00a0full birthdate,\u00a0social security\u00a0number\u00a0and\u00a0driver&#8217;s license number,\u00a0as confidential.\u00a0\u00a0An election officer\u00a0or designee who\u00a0discloses\u00a0confidential voter information will be guilty of a class C felony.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=2165&amp;Chamber=House&amp;Year=2025\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 2165<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0prohibits individuals who are not law enforcement officers from making,\u00a0providing,\u00a0or\u00a0possessing\u00a0badges or other law enforcement insignias.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=5974&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB\u00a05974<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0ensures law enforcement leaders are held to the same standards of professionalism and accountability that we ask of every other officer in the state.\u00a0It will now be clear that a sheriff\u2019s duty,\u00a0first and foremost, is to uphold the Constitution and the\u00a0laws of Washington state, including the Keep Washington Working Act, which is critical for the safety of our immigrant community\u00a0as well as ensuring weapons are removed from domestic violence\u00a0abusers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=6081&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SB 6081<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> prevents the Department of Licensing and the Department of Health from disclosing records about sex designation changes. This will help protect trans individuals who are stalked, harassed, or forced to change how they live because their personal information is made public.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Democrats in Olympia\u00a0have been pushing back against\u00a0Trump since\u00a0we\u00a0took back the majority in 2018\u00a0and that work will continue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/protecting-washington\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are\u00a0some\u00a0examples.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Affordability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=6346&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6346<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0taxes households earning\u00a0in excess of\u00a0$1 million\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">per year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> while investing in public schools, health care, and other state services we all rely on.\u00a0\u00a0It will also allow Washington state to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eliminate\u00a0sales tax on personal care products, all diapers, and many over-the-counter drugs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exempt about 70% of all Washington businesses from the Business &amp; Occupation tax.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set aside 5% of annual tax proceeds for the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dcyf.wa.gov\/about\/government-affairs\/fair-start-for-kids-act\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fair Start for Kids Act,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which increases access to early learning programs\u00a0and provides resources to support\u00a0child care\u00a0and early learning providers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide\u00a0school breakfast and lunch to all\u00a0public school\u00a0students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expand eligibility for the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Working Families Tax Credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0460,000\u00a0additional\u00a0households, including young adults and seniors, helping lower-income families.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=1903&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 1903<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">establishes a statewide program to provide ongoing energy bill\u00a0assistance\u00a0to eligible low-income households.\u00a0\u00a0The program will work in partnership with gas and electric utilities to ensure\u00a0assistance\u00a0is reflected directly on customers\u2019 monthly bills.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2Fbillsummary%2F%3FBillNumber%3D6162%26Year%3D2025%26Initiative%3Dfalse&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAaron.Wasser%40leg.wa.gov%7C820ddd3cb6184c1f124008de69d2224b%7C848b0e6c94894d83b31e4fde99732b09%7C0%7C0%7C639064548419172126%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=knVgBdhUenjo5smSeRTYECykCz8p9FpR61lQJmSVa14%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6162<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">expands the senior citizen property tax relief program to help an\u00a0additional\u00a030,000 Washingtonians stay in their homes\u00a0and creates a standard $7,500 deduction for those who qualify.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Housing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=6026&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0changes zoning laws to\u00a0open up\u00a0more land to build housing,\u00a0such as apartments and\u00a0condos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=2418&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 2418<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0cuts red tape to streamline and speed up permitting for local housing development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=1859&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 1859<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0supports religious organizations that want to build affordable housing for low- and very\u202flow-income\u202ffamilies on their land by allowing mixed-income projects to qualify for a density bonus\u00a0while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0long-term affordability requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=1974&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 1974<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0allows cities and counties to\u00a0establish\u00a0land banks that can\u00a0acquire\u00a0and hold land until housing projects are ready to move forward.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=5981&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5981<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">protects our health care safety net providers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=6182&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6182<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ets\u00a0up a permanent funding source for abortion clinics like Planned Parenthood.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=2548&amp;Year=2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB 2548<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps ensure we have a better understanding of who is investing in health care in our state and strengthen oversight of these transactions.\u00a0\u00a0The increase in private equity investment in health care is deeply concerning; states like Massachusetts are dealing with the fallout from hospital takeovers that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/show\/how-private-equitys-increasing-role-in-health-care-is-affecting-patients?fbclid=IwY2xjawQlAWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKM05ESEJkY09Xa3p0bFJWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHotpo9J84tPEvKCFk5kV192oO-bjuXYZRH27pZ_iJC_E4mb0r7M_RFnGcR32_aem_IQzTdFqxBZSI7vnET__Ckw\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">left communities with diminished care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A sustainable budget<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adjustments made in our supplemental operating budget account for rising costs and increased demand for programs like Apple Health and the Washington College Grant, ongoing federal uncertainty, and federal cuts to health care and food assistance.\u00a0\u00a0We made thoughtful targeted reductions \u2014 focusing on administrative efficiencies, delays in certain spending, and minimizing harm where we could.\u00a0\u00a0Unfortunately, people will have access to fewer services and support but given actions by the federal government, our budget attempts to preserve the essentials:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustaining health care access, including support for community hospitals, behavioral health services, and Apple Health.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protecting services for seniors and people with disabilities, including long-term care and supports that help people remain in their homes and communities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintaining investments in education, supporting K\u201312 schools and higher education opportunities for students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthening the behavioral health system, including services that help people access treatment and recovery support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting food\u00a0assistance\u00a0and other essential safety-net programs\u00a0that help families meet basic needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4331\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/20260305_124255cc-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am grateful to my team (left to right: Sophia,\u00a0Angela,\u00a0Daisy, and\u00a0Eric) for their incredible work this session! Whether you emailed feedback on a bill, called for help navigating state government, visited the Capitol, or any of the other ways you interact with my office, you\u00a0likely encountered\u00a0the talented and dedicated 45th District team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, please continue reaching out to my office with questions or feedback.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1385\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/01\/Dhingra-sig-purple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"43\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/01\/Dhingra-sig-purple.jpg 1083w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/01\/Dhingra-sig-purple-300x57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/01\/Dhingra-sig-purple-1024x195.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/01\/Dhingra-sig-purple-768x146.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manka Dhingra<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senator, 45th Legislative District<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deputy Majority Leader\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear neighbors,\u00a0\u00a0 This session, we set out to\u00a0protect\u00a0the rights of all\u00a0Washingtonians from federal overreach, help people afford their basic needs, and pass a sustainable and balanced budget.\u00a0\u00a0We delivered on all three;\u00a0below is what the Legislature passed:\u00a0 Protecting Washingtonians from federal overreach\u00a0 SB 5855\u00a0prohibits local,\u00a0state,\u00a0and federal law enforcement officers\u00a0from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public.\u00a0\u00a0State and local law enforcement officers\u00a0are already\u00a0expected\u00a0to\u00a0be clearly identifiable; federal law enforcement officers\u00a0operating\u00a0in our state\u00a0will\u00a0be held to the same standard.\u00a0Learn more.\u00a0 HB 2105\u00a0requires employers to notify workers about federal I-9 form audits, protects against retaliation, limits federal access to employment records, and\u00a0establishes\u00a0enforcement mechanisms and penalties&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":4336,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What we accomplished this session\u00a0 - Sen. 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