{"id":3144,"date":"2026-01-14T17:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T00:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/?p=3144"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T00:52:30","slug":"kicking-off-the-2026-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2026\/01\/14\/kicking-off-the-2026-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Kicking off the 2026 session"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear friends and neighbors,<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 2026\u00a0session is truly in full swing! It is an immense privilege to\u00a0once again serve\u00a0the 47th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate and champion our communities\u2019 priorities\u00a0here in Olympia.\u00a0\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><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2025\/02\/04\/back-to-olympia\/senate-higher-education-workforce-development-committee-jan-16-2025\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3020\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3020 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"621\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250116_134606ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MY ROLES\u00a0AND COMMITTEES<\/span><\/b><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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am honored to continue serving as chair of the newly named\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/about-the-legislature\/committees\/senate\/bte\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Business, Trade &amp; Economic Development Committee<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a role that allows<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0me to advance consumer protections, strengthen small businesses, and support responsible economic growth across our\u00a0state<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am also pleased to share I am the new vice chair of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/about-the-legislature\/committees\/senate\/bte\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs &amp; Elections Committee<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. I\u00a0remain\u00a0a member of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/about-the-legislature\/committees\/senate\/wm\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Ways &amp; Means Committee<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0as well.\u00a0Both of t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hese\u00a0positions put me at the intersection of policy, budgets, and accountability \u2014 ensuring our laws work for people, respect Tribal sovereignty, and reflect Washington values.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I continue to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus\u2019s Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations too. In this role, which\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0held the last three years, enables me to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">further bridge the gap between state government and Washington\u2019s Tribal communities. As an American Indian senator, I bring a unique perspective to the challenges facing our Tribes and am\u00a0so grateful\u00a0to work with Tribal leaders to amplify their voices and shape legislation that\u00a0benefits\u00a0all of us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2026\/01\/14\/kicking-off-the-2026-session\/the-washington-state-capitol-olympia-wa-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3145\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3145 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/20150216_175529ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MY\u00a0LEGISLATION<\/span><\/b><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 session, I have introduced several bills focused on issues\u00a0impacting\u00a0our district and our state. I am also continuing work on legislation introduced last year that\u00a0remains\u00a0active.<\/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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Enhancing Consumer Protections<\/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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making critical updates to the Mortgage Lending Fraud Prosecution Account to strengthen investigations and enforcement against mortgage fraud (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5109&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5109<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/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;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protecting consumers who use virtual currency kiosks by setting clear safeguards, fee limits, and transparency requirements to prevent fraud and abuse (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5280<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/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;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Empowering Tribal Communities<\/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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Establishing the governor\u2019s Office of Indian Affairs as a permanent cabinet-level agency to strengthen government-to-government relationships and improve coordination across state agencies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=6034&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6034<\/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><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring Tribal representation on the Board of Natural Resources to bring Tribal\u00a0expertise\u00a0and perspective into decisions\u00a0impacting\u00a0Washington\u2019s public lands and natural resources\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5838&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5838<\/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><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting public school instruction on Tribal sovereignty and federally recognized Indian Tribes to ensure students learn\u00a0accurate, place-based history and governance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5570&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5570<\/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><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring Tribal governments have a meaningful role in transportation planning and safety initiatives that\u00a0impact\u00a0Tribal lands and communities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5374&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5374<\/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><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring Tribal input and archaeological protections for land use projects exempt from environmental review to safeguard cultural and historic resources (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5609&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5609<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Protecting Access to the Ballot<\/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 aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanding access to secure voting services for Tribal members, military and overseas voters, and voters with disabilities through better coordination, technology, and outreach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=6035&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6035<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Preserving History and\u00a0Accountability<\/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 aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protecting and preserving historical records and artifacts connected to Lakeland Village to ensure accountability, transparency, and long-term public access (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5863&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5863<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supporting Caregivers and Young Adults<\/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 aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Removing unnecessary licensing barriers so former foster parents can continue caring for young adults aging out of foster care without being forced into adult family home licensure (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=6036&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 6036<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stay tuned for further updates!\u00a0You can track\u00a0all\u00a0of\u00a0my\u00a0legislation\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/bi\/report\/billsbysponsor\/?biennium=2025-26&amp;senateSponsorId=12073&amp;sponsorType=senate&amp;billsBySponsorReportType=primarybills&amp;hasCompanionBills=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2025\/12\/10\/i-would-love-to-hear-from-you-2\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3131 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/489079635_661667320158302_5945708084499850508_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">APPLY TO BE A PAGE<\/span><\/b><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\">Do you know a young person interested in state government?\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/civic-education-programs\/page-program\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Senate Page Program is still accepting applications for 2026!<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open to students 14-16 years old, this fun, week-long experience includes page school,\u00a0assisting\u00a0senators, and\u00a0learning about the legislative process \u2014 all while getting paid. Scholarships and host family housing are available too.<\/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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/civic-education-programs\/page-program\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here to learn more and apply!<\/span><\/b><\/a><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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2025\/02\/04\/back-to-olympia\/senate-hearing-room-john-a-cherberg-building-washington-state-capitol\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3018\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3018 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20150828_SHR1b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20150828_SHR1b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20150828_SHR1b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20150828_SHR1b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20150828_SHR1b-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">how a bill becomes a law at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">legislation on the issues important to you at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billinfo\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">app.leg.wa.gov\/billinfo<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">your democracy in action at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvw.org\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">tvw.org<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Testify\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">before legislative committees at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/bills-meetings-and-session\/session\/how-to-testify-at-a-committee-meeting\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">leg.wa.gov\/bills-meetings-and-session\/session\/how-to-testify-at-a-committee-meeting<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Follow<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0my official legislative\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/senclaudiakauffman\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/senclaudiakauffman\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0pages at @SenClaudiaKauffman.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reach out<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0via my contact information below.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">STAY IN TOUCH<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I would love to hear from you \u2014 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.<\/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\">Thank you for\u00a0the opportunity to serve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warm regards,<\/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\">Sen. Claudia Kauffman<\/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, The 2026\u00a0session is truly in full swing! It is an immense privilege to\u00a0once again serve\u00a0the 47th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate and champion our communities\u2019 priorities\u00a0here in Olympia.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MY ROLES\u00a0AND COMMITTEES\u00a0 I am honored to continue serving as chair of the newly named\u00a0Senate Business, Trade &amp; Economic Development Committee, a role that allows\u00a0me to advance consumer protections, strengthen small businesses, and support responsible economic growth across our\u00a0state.\u00a0 I am also pleased to share I am the new vice chair of the\u00a0Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs &amp; Elections Committee. 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