Category Archives: News Release

15 Dec
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Cleveland, Liias applaud securement of federal funding for Interstate 5 Bridge project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 15, 2023  Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) and Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, applaud the securement of $600 million in federal grant funds for the Interstate 5 Bridge project and released ...

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12 Dec
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WA LGBTQ Caucus responds to SCOTUS decision to leave conversion therapy ban intact 

Members of the Washington State LGBTQ Caucus commend the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear a challenge to Washington’s ban on conversion therapy and issued the following statement Tuesday:  “Conversion therapy is a harmful and discredited practice that lacks ...

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25 Aug
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Nguyễn, Liias address Vashon ferry disruptions with WSF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 25, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) and Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett) met with leaders at Washington State Ferries (WSF) Thursday to address repeated route delays and cancelations ...

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16 May
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Liias bill protects Washingtonians by requiring non-discrimination clauses in all state contracts 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 16, 2023  OLYMPIA – Sen. Marko Liias’ (D-Everett) bill protecting Washingtonians from discriminatory treatment because of their identity was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday.    Senate Bill 5186 requires antidiscrimination clauses ...

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11 May
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Liias bill to improve young driver safety signed into law 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2023  Sen. Marko Liias’ legislation to improve safety among young drivers was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday.   Senate Bill 5583 requires the Department of Licensing to develop an implementation plan ...

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09 May
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Legislation to protect trans youth seeking life-saving care signed into law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2023  OLYMPIA – Transgender youth who are not safe at home and seeking life-saving care can depend on Washington for safe shelter.   Gov. Jay Inslee signed Sen. Marko Liias’ (D-Everett) Senate Bill 5599 ...

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09 May
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Liias legislation to streamline student data transfer signed into law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2023  OLYMPIA – Sen. Marko Liias’ (D-Everett) legislation to streamline the process of student data transfer to higher education institutions was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5593 is ...

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09 May
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Tolling authorization bill marks next step in Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2023  OLYMPIA – Sen. Marko Liias’ (D-Everett) legislation to authorize tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge has been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.   Passage of Senate Bill 5765 is the next step ...

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25 Apr
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Liias legislation improves equity in Washington State Ferries workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 25, 2023  OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed Sen. Marko Liias’ (D-Everett) legislation to address diversity, equity, and staffing concerns within the Washington State Ferries (WSF) workforce on Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5550 requires WSF to ...

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13 Apr
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Legislation to protect trans youth seeking lifesaving care passes the House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – Legislation to protect transgender and at-risk youth seeking gender-affirming or reproductive care passed the House on Wednesday.  Sen. Marko Liias’ (D-Everett) Senate Bill 5599 affirms that ...

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