Category Archives: News Release

OLYMPIA — The Washington Senate today approved a bill to help local governments provide sanctioned, temporary and transitional shelters. Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) co-sponsored SB 5946, which would streamline permitting for communities that have declared a state of emergency due ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington Senate today approved a bill to set Washington state on a path to 100 percent clean energy. Senators voted 28-19 in favor of Senate Bill 5166, sponsored by Sen. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle). The bill would require ...

OLYMPIA —Legislation to strengthen protections and oversight of children in the foster care system under the state Department of Children, Youth and Families passed the Senate today on a 49-0 vote. “It’s so important for the state to give all ...

After appointment by district county councils and sworn into office on Feb. 13, I’m now representing you and the communities of the 40th Legislative District. I serve on the Senate Local Government Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. My priorities ...

OLYMPIA — Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) introduced bills supporting stewardship of the San Juan Islands and orca protection today. SB 5919 would create a specialty license plate that represents and supports San Juan Islands stewardship programs. In September 2018, San ...

OLYMPIA — Appointed by district county councils and sworn into office on Wednesday, Sen. Liz Lovelett now represents the interests of the 40th Legislative District in the state Legislature. Lovelett serves on the Senate Local Government Committee and the Senate Transportation ...