Dear friends and neighbors,
The 2026 legislative session officially kicked off today, and I’m so honored for the privilege to represent you in the Legislature again this year.
I know people in our community are facing many challenges, getting hit hard with rising costs at the grocery store, at the doctor’s office, and for housing. This year I will focus my efforts to address food insecurity, increase access to affordable housing and health care, and make key infrastructure investments to move Spokane forward. While we face budget challenges again this year, I’m determined to continue delivering for Spokane.
I will continue to serve as the Majority Floor Leader during this year’s 60-day session. The floor leader opens the day’s proceedings, assigns bills to committees, and sets the agenda for debates on the Senate floor – ensuring that priority bills are debated and voted on. I will also serve on the Ways & Means Committee, Health & Long-Term Care Committee, State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee, and the Rules Committee.
WATCH: Spokane lawmakers preview session 
I recently sat down with other Spokane legislators to discuss the big issues facing our community and state ahead of this year’s session. Click here or on the image above to watch the full discussion.
Stay engaged this session
There are many ways to stay up to date during this year’s 60-day session. A robust democracy only exists with an engaged citizenry.
Learn how a bill becomes a law.
Find legislation on the issues important to you.
Watch your democracy in action on TVW.
Testify before legislative committees remotely or in person.
You can also call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Also, if you know a student ages 14-16, encourage them to apply for the Legislature’s Page Program.
You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more updates and please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Marcus.Riccelli@leg.wa.gov.
It is an honor to serve you!
Sen. Marcus Riccelli
