{"id":3179,"date":"2026-02-13T18:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T01:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:03:28","slug":"town-hall-invitation-mid-session-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/2026\/02\/13\/town-hall-invitation-mid-session-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Town hall invitation &#038; mid-session update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear friends and neighbors,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve\u00a0officially\u00a0passed the midpoint of the 60-day legislative session, and the pace in Olympia has been nonstop. Every day brings new conversations, decisions, and opportunities to make a difference for our communities. In this newsletter, I want to share the progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made so far, highlight\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0coming next, and show you how you can stay involved and have your voice heard as we move into the second half of the session.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join us for a\u00a0town hall<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I want to hear from you. Your thoughts, concerns, and feedback guide our work in Olympia. Join me, along with Reps. Lisa Callan and Zach Hall, for an in-person 5th Legislative District\u00a0town\u00a0hall on\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saturday, February 21<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and tell us what matters most to you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3181\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/5th-LD_Town-Hall-graphic_2-21-26_doors-at-10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/5th-LD_Town-Hall-graphic_2-21-26_doors-at-10.png 650w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/5th-LD_Town-Hall-graphic_2-21-26_doors-at-10-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re\u00a0here to listen and work together to put people first. I hope to see you there!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fixing an upside-down tax system<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3182\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20200203_170430ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20200203_170430ab.jpg 650w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20200203_170430ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20200203_170430ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When I talk with neighbors across our community, one concern comes up\u00a0again and again: our tax system\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0fair. Too often, working families carry a heavy burden, while the wealthiest individuals contribute far less than their share.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary\/?BillNumber=6346&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 6346<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, also known as the \u201cmillionaires\u2019 tax,\u201d would impose a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million,\u00a0starting in 2028. The revenue generated would be reinvested in our communities to strengthen\u00a0our public schools\u00a0and higher education, expand access to health care, and fund\u00a0essential public services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bill also provides meaningful relief for working families and small businesses, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit to help more\u00a0families.<\/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=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reducing taxes on small businesses by doubling the small-business B&amp;O tax credit and raising the filing threshold.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important discussions lie ahead with the governor and legislative colleagues, but I\u00a0remain\u00a0committed to building a tax system that reflects our values\u00a0\u2014\u00a0one where prosperity is shared, and those most able to contribute help\u00a0maintain\u00a0the services that keep our state strong.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updates on my bills<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3183\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20260205_114904ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20260205_114904ab.jpg 650w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20260205_114904ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/20260205_114904ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are now just days away from the house-of-origin cutoff, a major milestone in the legislative process. By this deadline, bills must pass their chamber of origin to\u00a0continue\u00a0this session.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s\u00a0an update on my bills that have passed the Senate so far:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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=6222&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6222<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Many students rely on school laptops and tablets every day but lose access once they graduate. Meanwhile,\u00a0laptops returned by seniors often sit in storage or are sent to auction for pennies on the dollar.\u00a0This bill\u00a0ensures these devices go directly to students who need them most, at no or reduced cost, so they can stay connected and succeed after leaving the classroom.\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=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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=6178&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6178<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Wildfires, floods, and storms impact families in our district every year. This bill\u00a0bans a practice called \u201cpost-loss assignments of benefits\u201d\u00a0and ensures\u00a0homeowners\u00a0remain\u00a0in\u00a0control of their insurance claims so they\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0pressured into giving away their rights during a crisis.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0an important\u00a0step\u00a0to help families recover\u00a0from natural disasters\u00a0with confidence.<\/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=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\/?BillNumber=6054&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6054<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 In our district and across Washington, families face wildfire risks every summer. Many homeowners are blocked by\u00a0homeowners\u00a0associations (HOAs)\u00a0or\u00a0condo\u00a0rules from making their homes fire-resistant. This bill ensures\u00a0that communities\u00a0can\u00a0use\u00a0wildfire-hardened materials that meet safety standards, while still allowing HOAs to\u00a0maintain\u00a0reasonable design rules.\u00a0It helps families protect their homes,\u00a0neighbors, and communities without having to choose between safety and following the rules.<\/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;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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=6188&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6188<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Currently, the Department of Labor and Industries\u2019 authority to update training and certification rules\u00a0for asbestos\u00a0removal\u00a0is limited to federal standards, which can leave gaps in worker safety. This bill\u00a0removes\u00a0that barrier, giving the department flexibility to adopt updated standards so workers are\u00a0properly trained, informed, and protected on the job.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can follow\u00a0all of\u00a0my bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/bi\/report\/billsbysponsor\/?biennium=2025-26&amp;senateSponsorId=35410&amp;sponsorType=senate&amp;billsBySponsorReportType=primarybills&amp;hasCompanionBills=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As legislation moves through the process, I encourage you to stay engaged and share your feedback with my office. Public input makes our laws better. Here are a few ways you can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">participate:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\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;:720,&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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how a bill becomes a law at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a 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data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">legislation at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a 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