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Nguyễn statement on passage of Blake bill

Nguyễn statement on passage of Blake bill

Sen. Joe Nguyễn issued this statement following the Legislature's passage of Senate Bill 5536:

"Today, the Legislature voted in favor of passing Senate Bill 5536, which specifically addresses the Blake decision here in Washington state. While I acknowledge the negative consequences associated with drug criminalization, I firmly believe that at this juncture, this legislation has the potential to drive the ...

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Nguyễn bill improving candidate filing signed into law  

Nguyễn bill improving candidate filing signed into law  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2023  OLYMPIA – Sen. Joe Nguyễn’s (D-White Center) bill to make changes to the candidate filing process passed was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5182 moves the deadline for candidates to file for office and modifies deadlines for candidate statements prepared ...

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Nguyễn legislation helps Washington better plan for clean energy future

Nguyễn legislation helps Washington better plan for clean energy future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 3, 2023  OLYMPIA – Sen. Joe Nguyễn’s (D-White Center) legislation to further advance Washington toward a clean energy future has been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.   Senate Bill 5165 changes transmission planning from a 10-year to a 20-year timeline. It also requires transmission planners to consider the ...

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Marlowe Miyuki Gamble serves as page in the Washington State Senate

Marlowe Miyuki Gamble serves as page in the Washington State Senate

Marlowe Miyuki Gamble, an eighth grader at McMurray Middle School, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of April 17. Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-White Center) sponsored their week at the Legislature. The page program offers a week of interactive learning about how state government works. Pages get to witness committee hearings, sit in on floor debates, and ...

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Katherine Pamplin serves as page in the Washington State Senate

Katherine Pamplin serves as page in the Washington State Senate

Katherine Pamplin, a sophomore at Summit Atlas, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of April 10. Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-Seattle) sponsored her week at the Legislature. The page program offers a week of interactive learning about how state government works. Pages get to witness committee hearings, sit in on floor debates, and deliver materials for Senate ...

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Khai Nguyen serves as a page in the Washington State Senate

Khai Nguyen serves as a page in the Washington State Senate

Khai Nguyen, a junior at Mountlake Terrance High School, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of April 3. Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) sponsored Nguyen’s week at the Legislature. The page program offers a week of interactive learning about how state government works. Pages get to witness committee hearings, sit in on floor debates, and deliver ...

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Mia Weiss serves as page in Washington State Senate 

Mia Weiss serves as page in Washington State Senate 

Mia Weiss, a freshman at the Center School in Seattle, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of March 6. Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-Seattle) sponsored her week at the legislature. The page program offers a week of interactive learning about how state government works. Pages get to sit in on committee hearings, watch floor debates, and deliver ...

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Nguyễn, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado to host virtual town hall 

Nguyễn, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado to host virtual town hall 

Senator Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center), Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) and Rep. Emily Alvarado (D-Seattle) will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 14 to discuss the current legislative session and answer questions from constituents.   Questions can be asked live during the event or submitted online prior to the event: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G6WP6XX   The event will ...

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Senate takes large step toward clean energy future with passage of Nguyễn transmission bill

Senate takes large step toward clean energy future with passage of Nguyễn transmission bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 2, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – The Senate took a big step in Washington’s path to a clean energy future by passing Sen. Joe Nguyễn’s (D-White Center) electric transmission planning bill.   Senate Bill 5165 changes transmission planning from a 10-year to a ...

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Jordan Hurd serves as page in Washington State Senate

Jordan Hurd serves as page in Washington State Senate

Jordan Hurt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School in Seattle, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of Feb 20. Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) sponsored his week at the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to find out how state government works. During the week-long interactive learning experience, students get ...

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