Author Archives: oheersink

16 May
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Bill to address Supreme Court’s Blake decision signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill to amend Washington’s drug possession laws and expand access to pretrial treatment programs was signed into law Tuesday, after passing both the House and Senate with bipartisan support.  Senate Bill 5536, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson ...

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26 Apr
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End of session report

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2023 legislative session officially ended last Sunday! In our final week, we passed three historic budgets that provide real relief, support and resources to our neighbors in the 38th District and communities throughout the state.  ...

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26 Apr
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Bill to better regulate THC products, limit youth access signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill to better regulate THC products and limit youth access was signed into law after passing both chambers with strong bipartisan support.  Senate Bill 5367, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), adds products containing a detectable amount ...

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20 Apr
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Bill to help address health care staffing shortage signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill to help address the health care staffing shortage by mitigating unmanageable patient loads and worker burnout was signed into law Thursday.  Senate Bill 5236, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), requires hospitals to submit staffing plans ...

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14 Apr
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Wrapping up our business in Olympia

Dear friends and neighbors,  We officially have just over a week left in the 2023 session! Right now, we are wrapping up our business in Olympia before we sine die on Sunday, April 23. As we conclude week 14, I’m ...

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31 Mar
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In the home stretch

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are officially in the last month of the 2023 session! This means we have about three weeks to finish our business in Olympia. As we conclude week 12, I’m eager to share more details on ...

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24 Mar
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Robinson issues statement on capital gains ruling 

OLYMPIA – Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), vice chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 5096, released this statement following the Washington State Supreme Court’s ruling in Quinn v. Washington:  “Today’s decision is the culmination of ...

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20 Mar
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Senate budget proposal would invest $125 million in 38th District

OLYMPIA — The Senate unveiled its capital budget proposal Monday, potentially investing more than $125 million in projects throughout the 38th Legislative District if passed.  The suggested funding would go toward behavioral health facilities, local sports venues, community buildings and ...

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17 Mar
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Only four weeks to go

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are two-thirds of the way through the 2023 session! This means we have just under four weeks to finish our business in Olympia. As we conclude our eighth week, I’m eager to share the progress ...

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08 Mar
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Bill to protect public retirees’ access to health insurance passes Senate

OLYMPIA — A bill to protect retired public employees’ access to health insurance unanimously passed the Senate Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5696, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), ensures retirees can continue to participate in insurance plans provided under Public Employees’ ...

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