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Media advisory: Bipartisan Hansen Fraud Prevention Act to receive public hearing this morning

Media advisory: Bipartisan Hansen Fraud Prevention Act to receive public hearing this morning

Legislation to improve oversight of state programs will receive a public hearing on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee.  Senate Bill 6215, sponsored by Sen. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge ...

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Hansen, Timmons bills would ban nitrous oxide sale in Washington 

Hansen, Timmons bills would ban nitrous oxide sale in Washington 

OLYMPIA – Sen. Drew Hansen and Rep. Joe Timmons filed legislation Wednesday to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a potentially dangerous inhalant.   The substance, often used in controlled medical, dental or food service settings, is ...

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Hansen presenta proyecto de ley para proteger a estudiantes, trabajadores de guarderías y pacientes médicos de redadas de ICE

Hansen presenta proyecto de ley para proteger a estudiantes, trabajadores de guarderías y pacientes médicos de redadas de ICE

OLYMPIA El senador Drew Hansen (D–Bainbridge Island) presentó el miércoles un proyecto de ley para fortalecer las protecciones contra redadas sin orden judicial del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en ...

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Hansen files bill protecting students, childcare workers, and patients against ICE raids

Hansen files bill protecting students, childcare workers, and patients against ICE raids

OLYMPIA – Sen. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) filed legislation Wednesday to strengthen protections for students (in public schools, colleges, and universities), childcare workers, patients in health care settings, and more against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids without warrants.   Read More

Right to repair wheelchair bill signed into law

Right to repair wheelchair bill signed into law

OLYMPIA –  People with disabilities will soon have more options for repairing their wheelchairs when they break down, under legislation signed into law Monday.Read More

Hansen to serve on higher ed, labor, and transportation committees

Hansen to serve on higher ed, labor, and transportation committees

OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus today voted to confirm committee membership positions for the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Drew Hansen, who was appointed to the Senate in August, joins three committees. Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) will serve on Higher Education & ...

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Hansen appointed to Washington State Senate to represent 23rd Legislative District

Hansen appointed to Washington State Senate to represent 23rd Legislative District

PORT ORCHARD – Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has been appointed to represent the 23rd Legislative District in the Washington State Senate. Hansen, who has served in the state House of Representatives since 2011, was selected to fill the open seat ...

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