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Mullet to become chair of Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee, gain seat on Ways & Means

Mullet to become chair of Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee, gain seat on Ways & Means

OLYMPIA – As Democrats take majority control of the Washington State Senate, Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, will shift leadership roles as chair of the Senate Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee. Since 2014, Mullet has served as the lead Democrat on Financial Institutions & Insurance. As chair, he will direct the agenda and guide policy on the committee. “As chair of the committee, ...

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Mullet to host two town hall meetings on April 29

Mullet to host two town hall meetings on April 29

OLYMPIA – Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, will host two town hall meetings in the 5th Legislative District on Saturday, April 29. The locations and times for the events are:   Maple Valley: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tahoma School District Central Services 25720 Maple Valley/Black Diamond Road SE   Issaquah: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eagle Room at Issaquah Town Hall 130 E Sunset Way Legislative town hall meetings are ...

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Mullet: GET holders should see true value of investments

Mullet: GET holders should see true value of investments

As a result of the Legislature lowering college tuition rates and the financial markets reaching record highs, the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is currently operating on a roughly $600 million surplus. Under Senate Bill 5923, introduced today by Sen. Mark Mullet, D- Issaquah, GET credit holders would be able to take advantage of the increased value of their investments when ...

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Mullet: House transportation proposal smartly prioritizes SR 18/ I-90 interchange improvements

Mullet: House transportation proposal smartly prioritizes SR 18/ I-90 interchange improvements

OLYMPIA- Sen. Mark Mullet, D- Issaquah, issued this statement following the introduction of House Bill 1147, the House proposed supplemental transportation budget. HB 1147 accelerates the timing and funding for a new interchange at State Route 18 and Interstate 90. The project was initially set to begin in 2023 but with these proposed changes, it will begin this year. “Moving the ...

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Mullet on levy cliff bill: A much-needed insurance policy for schools as they plan their budgets

Mullet on levy cliff bill: A much-needed insurance policy for schools as they plan their budgets

OLYMPIA- Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, issued this statement following the passage of Senate Bill 5023, commonly known as the levy cliff bill. “Allowing local communities to maintain their current school levy rates for at least one more year was a top priority of mine this legislative session. “Extending this deadline out another year is an insurance policy for school districts so they ...

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Mullet releases moderate K-12 funding proposal

Mullet releases moderate K-12 funding proposal

OLYMPIA – Sen. Mark Mullet, D- Issaquah, today introduced legislation that offers a moderate approach to fully funding our schools and resolving the state’s McCleary lawsuit. “We’ve seen the Republican proposal and the Democratic proposal; this is the moderate proposal,” said Mullet. “At the start of negotiations, it’s important to get all ideas on the table. I’m confident that my ...

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Mullet urges lawmakers to fix SR 18/ I-90 Interchange sooner

Mullet urges lawmakers to fix SR 18/ I-90 Interchange sooner

Olympia - Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, wants the state to speed up improvements to one of the most congested and dangerous interchanges in the state, where State Route 18 meets Interstate 90. A redesign of the intersection has been approved but completion of the project isn’t expected until 2028, Mullet feels that isn’t soon enough to address a serious public safety ...

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Alliance of Eastside Agencies names Mullet ‘Elected Official of the Year’

Alliance of Eastside Agencies names Mullet ‘Elected Official of the Year’

 OLYMPIA – In recognition of his extraordinary leadership on tenant’s rights issues, the Alliance of Eastside Agencies has named Sen. Mark Mullet, D- Issaquah, 2016’s Elected Official of the Year. During the 2016 legislative session, Mullet sponsored Senate Bill 6413 which requires landlords to publicly post whether or not they accept a reusable tenant screening report. The use of reusable screening ...

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Mullet receives Housing Alliance’s Lawmaker of the Year award

Mullet receives Housing Alliance’s Lawmaker of the Year award

OLYMPIA – In recognition of his commitment to eliminate barriers to housing and to simplify the rental application process, Sen. Mark Mullet has been awarded the Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance’s Lawmaker of the Year award. During the 2016 legislative session, Mullet sponsored Senate Bill 6413 which requires landlords to publicly post whether or not they accept a reusable tenant screening report. ...

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Mullet to host three town halls on April 2

Mullet to host three town halls on April 2

OLYMPIA – Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, will host three town hall meetings throughout the 5th Legislative District on Saturday, April 2. The locations and times for the events are:

  • Issaquah: 11 a.m. to noon
Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73 1280 NE Park Dr., Issaquah 98029
  • Snoqualmie: 1-2 p.m.
Snoqualmie Library 7824 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie 98065
  • Maple Valley: 3-4 p.m.
Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th St., Maple Valley ...

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