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OLYMPIA—It’s important to report damage from the recent bomb cyclone, say local lawmakers, because that data is how officials apply for two different kinds of disaster assistance.  “I’ve heard story after story from constituents who’ve had loss and damage to their homes and businesses from outages, wind, and downed trees,” said Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah. “This was an ...

OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s supplemental capital budget for 2024. The $1.3 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington and makes major investments in school construction, behavioral health facilities, and affordable housing construction.   Details of the budget are available on fiscal.wa.gov.  “I’m very proud ...

Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) offered the following statement on news that the Senate would not be moving forward with SB 5770, legislation to raise the annual cap on property tax increases for cities, counties, and local governments from 1 percent to 3 percent: “SB 5770 was a bad bill and I voted against it in the Ways & Means Committee – ...

Senate leaders from the Democratic and Republican caucuses today announced their 2024 capital budget proposal. The state’s capital budget funds construction and maintenance of infrastructure and physical projects. This year’s budget proposal includes major funding increases in K-12 school construction, behavioral health facilities, affordable housing, and more. Details and specific project lists for the $1.3 billion budget proposal are online ...

The Washington State Senate unanimously voted Tuesday to pass Senate Bill 6242, legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah), to increase state funding for the training of law enforcement. Under current law, the state covers 75 percent of the cost of training a law enforcement officer, while the local law enforcement agency has to reimburse the Criminal Justice Training Commission ...

Legislation to address Washington’s retirement savings crisis passed the Senate today on a 43-6 vote. Known as Washington Saves, SB 6069, sponsored by Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) and requested by State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, would create an automatic Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for Washingtonians without access to employer-based retirement systems and help them invest and save those funds. “This bill ...

Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) received the 2023 “Legislator of the Year” award from the Washington Farm Bureau at its annual statewide meeting in November. The Farm Bureau lauded Mullet for his work to support farmers, ensure the state keeps its promise to agriculture about gas prices and the cost of compliance with the state’s Climate Commitment Act, provide funding to ...

Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) was recognized as Legislator of the Year for 2023 by the Association of Washington Business (AWB), the state’s oldest and largest statewide business association. AWB President Kris Johnson presented the award at the organization’s annual policy summit, held in Spokane. “I’m proud to receive this recognition for my work this past session,” said Mullet. “I believe we ...

Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) released a legislative proposal to make changes to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which would lower gas prices, improve fuel price transparency, and help ensure Washington’s climate action is balanced with affordability. “The Climate Commitment Act was a good idea, and I voted for it. The climate crisis is real, and the investments made possible by ...