OLYMPIA – Ria Sinha, 14, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of Jan. 20.
Pages are typically sponsored by the senator from their legislative district. Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue) sponsored Sinha’s week in the Legislature.
The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to find out how state government works. The interactive learning experience includes classes focused on topics like budget writing and how a bill becomes a law, which culminates in pages creating their own bills in a mock committee setting. The educational experience is furthered by guest speakers.
Pages also can work on the Senate floor. Their maroon coats and credentials allow them access to all parts of the Capitol Campus.
“I found the most interesting thing that I did this week was working on the Senate floor and participating with the Color Guard,” said Sinha. “I am more excited since this experience is about public service, I want my voice to be heard.”
Sinha is in 8th grade at Kamiakin Middle School. In her free time, she enjoys jazz ensemble, math and science team, and basketball.
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Click here for more information about the Senate Page Program or contact:
SenatePageProgram@leg.wa.gov.
