In the News - Sen. Mark Mullet

Geekwire: "New bill aims to allow digital driver’s licenses in Washington state"

by sdcadminJan 11 20230 Comments

Some states offer a standalone app to access digital licenses. Last year Apple began allowing residents to add their ID to the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch. Google recently started testing similar support on Android through Google Wallet. “I learned from the ease of having vaccine information on your cell phone why it would make sense to also offer this option ...

Snoqualmie Valley Record: "Valley officials concerned about proposed delay on SR 18 construction"

by sdcadminJan 10 20230 Comments

State Sen. Mark Mullet, an Issaquah Democrat whose district includes a majority of the SR 18 corridor, called the delay a “horrible proposal,” citing a need to stem traffic collisions, and noting he did not see a reason for the postponement. “We have the funding to keep this ...

Bothell-Kenmore Reporter: "Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax"

by sdcadminJan 10 20230 Comments

The proposal is intended to have two benefits: save jobs and protect a critical community service. The legislation will reduce state revenues by an estimated $1 million per year, according to the announcement. “I’ve seen local newspapers and media in my district struggle over the past few years, and too many have already had to shut down,” Mullet said. “We have ...

Seattle Times: Don’t let dual-credit fees keep higher education out of reach

by sdcadminFeb 04 20220 Comments

Every Washington high school student should have a chance to jump-start his or her education by earning college credit for college-level classwork. Lawmakers can make programs that offer concurrent college and high-school credits more affordable by passing Senate Bill 5719. Dual-credit programs like Running Start and College in the High School save students time and college tuition. They can motivate students ...

In the news: Mullet co-sponsors bill to keep charter schools running

by sdcadminJan 13 20160 Comments

Charter school proponents were in Olympia yesterday testifying in favor of legislation that would keep charter schools open. KOMO News of Seattle reported on the hearing and featured in their report was Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, who co-sponsored the bill. “It's about these kids and their families. They love their schools. I think our job is to make sure when somebody ...

In the news: Mullet’s retirement legislation garners national attention

by sdcadminJan 13 20160 Comments

In the 2015 legislative session, Sen. Mark Mullet, D- Issaquah, sponsored legislation that makes simple, affordable retirement savings plans run entirely by the private sector available through small businesses at no cost to the employer and minimal cost to the employee. The bill was passed and signed into law. Yesterday, Gov. Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, vetoed a retirement bill that made ...