{"id":2850,"date":"2023-02-03T20:17:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T03:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/?p=2850"},"modified":"2023-02-03T20:21:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T03:21:08","slug":"see-what-our-team-has-been-up-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2023\/02\/03\/see-what-our-team-has-been-up-to\/","title":{"rendered":"See what our team has been up to"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear friends and neighbors,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our team has been working nonstop on behalf of our communities, and I\u2019m so excited to share our progress with you since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2023\/01\/23\/updates-from-olympia\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">my last update<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/20230131_084657eg-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bill hearings and introductions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several of my bills have had hearings, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5342&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5342<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concerning transit agencies&#8217; ability to enter interlocal agreements for procurement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It will <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">provide clarity to reflect that public transportation agencies<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">are not required to execute interlocal agreements when purchasing buses from another state\u2019s cooperative schedule contract.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5378&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5378<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concerning voter education<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">would require all jurisdictions that use an alternative voting method \u2014 like approval voting and rank-choice voting \u2014 create a public outreach campaign to inform voters of changes.<\/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;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5426&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5426<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> implementing the Family Connections Program<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It will make sure the program\u00a0remains in place. The FCP is designed to strengthen families and prevent future childhood traumas by facilitating communication, where appropriate, between foster families and birth families when a child is dependent and in out-of-home care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5480&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5480<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accelerating stability for people with a work-limiting disability or incapacity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will align Washington state policies and practices across benefits programs, enabling us to not only reduce poverty but increase food security and housing stability for the Washingtonians who need them most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5506&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5506<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">establishing an enhanced behavior support homes model<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It would establish the Enhanced Behavior Support Homes Program, designed to provide enhanced behavioral services and help to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities who require more support, staffing and supervision in a community setting rather than in an institution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019m happy to report both SBs 5480 and 5342 have made it out of committee too!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This week, I also dropped:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&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;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5683&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5683<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concerning child-specific foster care licenses for placement of Indian children<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This will increase\u00a0licensing accessibility for Tribal communities to further protect Indian Child Welfare in Washington \u2014 a cause near to my heart.\u00a0It\u2019ll be heard in Senate Human Resources next Thursday, Feb. 9.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the news<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I was honored to share some of my story and discuss the importance of Native representation in the Washington State Legislature\u00a0on KING 5&#8217;s Facing Race.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, we tripled the number of Native lawmakers. I\u2019m so thankful to serve alongside Reps. Lekanoff and Stearns. While we know there is more to do to ensure parity, this is something to celebrate \u2014 representation matters. Watch the segment <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/kauffmanfacingrace\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2852 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-263x177.jpg 263w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/327197948_747638570257334_4488210169891462465_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Testify in committee<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remember, your voice is integral in the lawmaking process and helps guide us to shape better policy. Remote public testimony will continue to be offered \u2014 along with the return of in-person testimony for all committees \u2014 providing every Washingtonian the chance to participate no matter where they live. You can register for in-person and remote testimony <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/csi\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact us<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I\u2019d love to hear from you and look forward to learning more about your priorities for the upcoming year. Send me an email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Claudia.Kauffman@leg.wa.gov\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Claudia.Kauffman@leg.wa.gov<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, or give me a call at 360-786-7692. You can also follow me on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/senclaudiakauffman\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/senclaudiakauffman\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">(@SenClaudiaKauffman) for regular updates throughout the coming months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2853\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig-300x69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig-1024x237.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig-768x178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig-1536x356.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig-1920x446.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Kauffman-sig.jpg 1926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Claudia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear friends and neighbors,\u00a0 Our team has been working nonstop on behalf of our communities, and I\u2019m so excited to share our progress with you since my last update. Bill hearings and introductions\u00a0 Several of my bills have had hearings, including:\u00a0 SB 5342 \u2014 concerning transit agencies&#8217; ability to enter interlocal agreements for procurement. It will provide clarity to reflect that public transportation agencies are not required to execute interlocal agreements when purchasing buses from another state\u2019s cooperative schedule contract.\u00a0 SB 5378 \u2014 concerning voter education. It would require all jurisdictions that use an alternative voting method \u2014 like approval&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":2851,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2850","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>See what our team has been up to - Sen. 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