Dear friends and neighbors,
This week, the governor finished signing bills from this session. Below, I’ll share an update on some specific items: how our transportation budget helps ferries, some of the community projects I’m pleased the Legislature could support, and an update on my bills.
Save the Date: Town Halls April 18
First of all, I want to invite you to our Town Halls: April 18, one in Poulsbo, one on Bainbridge.
Reps. Tarra Simmons, Greg Nance, and I will ...
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About Sen. Hansen
Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) was appointed to represent the 23rd Legislative District in the Washington State Senate in 2023. Hansen, who has served in the state House of Representatives since 2011, has focused on opening up opportunities for people in Kitsap County to get trained for good jobs that support their families. His work to build partnerships with Olympic College, Western Washington University, and apprenticeship programs has transformed lives across the district.
In the House, Hansen chaired the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee since 2020 and before that, he chaired the House Higher Education Committee from 2014 to 2020. Hansen has led efforts on historic legislation in recent years, including this year’s Shield Law (HB 1469) to protect those who pursue or provide legal reproductive care in the state.
Read Sen. Hansen’s full biography here.
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