Dear friends and neighbors,
The 2025 legislative session is just around the corner, and I am honored and excited to continue championing our communities’ priorities.
I am elated to share I’ve been selected to chair the Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee! As chair, I’m committed to advancing policies that strengthen our economy, support small businesses, and create opportunities for all Washingtonians.
I’ll also serve on the Ways & Means and State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections committees, while continuing as the caucus’s Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Economic Prosperity
I am focused on boosting our economy by prioritizing workforce development and ensuring small businesses have the support they need. By investing in training and education, we can prepare Washingtonians for future job opportunities and meet local industry needs. Supporting small businesses with essential resources empowers them to grow and succeed.
Safety for All
Building safe, healthy communities through a strong commitment to public safety and transportation safety is one of my top priorities. Keeping our neighborhoods and businesses secure and ensuring safe roads and transit systems is essential for trust and peace of mind.
Building Healthier Communities
Our aging and disabled neighbors deserve to live with dignity, surrounded by the resources and support that enable them to thrive. By prioritizing policies that enhance accessibility and provide necessary resources, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community. This ensures everyone has the opportunity to live full, healthy lives.
APPLY TO BE A PAGE
Do you know a young person in the 47th Legislative District curious about state government?
The Washington State Legislature’s Page Program is accepting applications for 2025! Open to students ages 14-16, this week-long experience includes Page School, assisting legislators, and learning about the legislative process — all while getting paid. Scholarships and host family housing are available too!
Learn more and apply at leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Here is a selection of helpful links that make it easy to get involved in the legislative process. These resources provide tools for testifying live on a bill, submitting written testimony, contacting your elected officials, tracking policies as they progress in Olympia, and more.
Learn how a bill becomes a law at leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law.
Find legislation on the issues important to you at app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo.
Watch your democracy in action at tvw.org.
Testify before legislative committees at leg.wa.gov/bills-meetings-and-session/session/how-to-testify-at-a-committee-meeting.
Follow my official legislative Facebook and Instagram pages at @SenClaudiaKauffman.
Reach out via my contact information below.
STAY IN TOUCH
I would love to hear from you — please reach out to share the questions, concerns, and issues most important to you and your family. Your engagement helps me better represent the 47th Legislative District and is essential to this work.
Thank you for being an invaluable part of our team and community.
Warm regards,
Sen. Claudia Kauffman
