Category Archives: News Release

11 Feb
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Lovelett bill to provide transitional food assistance unanimously clears Senate

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate today approved legislation to provide transitional food assistance for more families. Senate Bill 5785, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would direct the Department of Social and Health Services to provide transitional food assistance ...

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10 Feb
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Senate unanimously passes Lovelett bill to conserve and restore kelp forests

OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Senate unanimously approved legislation to conserve and restore the plants that are the foundation of our marine ecosystems and key in our fight against ocean acidification. Senate Bill 5619, known as the Kelp Forest ...

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09 Feb
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Senate passes Lovelett bill to improve C-PACER implementation

The Washington State Senate passed legislation today to clarify a law passed in 2020 that enabled the creation of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) program.   Senate Bill 5862, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D – Anacortes), passed on a unanimous vote Wednesday.  C-PACER provides local governments and individual building owners a private sector financing tool for important projects such as energy resiliency improvements ...

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26 Jan
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Committee hears Lovelett bill to allow campaign funds to pay for childcare

OLYMPIA – Legislation to explicitly authorize candidates running for office in Washington state to use campaign funds for childcare was heard in the Senate State Government & Elections Committee today. Senate Bill 5855, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would ...

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05 Oct
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Joint 40th District Delegation Ferry Statement

Dear Neighbors and Friends, Washington State Ferries (WSF), being our state’s marine highway system, and only transportation option available for most San Juan County residents, is in dire straits. The unprecedented frequency of service disruptions passengers has endured, either through ...

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11 May
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Governor signs Lovelett bill to expand farmworker housing

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27 Apr
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40th District Legislators Celebrate Investments Made by the Washington Recovery Budget

April 27, 2021 OLYMPIA — As the Legislature wrapped up the 105-day session this weekend, budget writers unveiled the compromise operating, transportation, and construction (capital) budgets between the House and Senate. Legislators from the 40th District have had significant opportunities to ...

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03 Mar
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Lovelett bill to expand mental health care clears senate

A bill aimed at expanding community-based support systems for Washingtonians living with mental illnesses passed the Washington State Senate today. Engrossed Senate Bill 5328, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would make funding available to establish Clubhouse services statewide. Clubhouses ...

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16 Dec
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Lovelett bill adds funding options for affordable housing

Sen. Liz Lovelett (D- Anacortes) has pre-filed a bill which would provide local governments the option to fund affordable housing and social service programs through a special excise tax on internet-based, short-term vacation rentals. The bill allows government bodies of ...

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03 Apr
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Inslee signs bill to strengthen derelict vessel prevention program

OLYMPIA – The state Department of Natural Resources will receive additional funding to address derelict vessels under a measure signed by Gov. Jay Inslee this week. Senate Bill 6528, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), will increase investments in the ...

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