Dear Neighbors,
My colleagues and I in the Senate continue to advance progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in Washington. Don’t miss our district’s town hall this weekend, where your House representatives and I will chat with you about ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Hoy el Senado aprobó una legislación histórica para designar el 10 de abril como Día de Dolores Huerta en la presencia de la misma Sra. Huerta.
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Read MoreOLYMPIA – Today the Senate passed historic legislation to designate April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day as Ms. Huerta herself looked on.
House Bill 1906, sponsored by Rep. Lilian Ortiz-Self, honors Dolores Huerta, a feminist, civil ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Today the Senate passed legislation to establish a child welfare housing assistance program to shorten the time that children remain in out-of-home care. Senate Bill 5718, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would create a pilot program through ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Yesterday the Senate passed the HEAL Act to address environmental health disparities and establish a more equitable approach to environmental health. Senate Bill 5489, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), creates a task force to make recommendations on ...
Read MoreDear Neighbors,
Happy International Women's Day! Here at the Senate we are moving forward with progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in all aspects throughout Washington. I’m especially excited this week about the progress we ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – The Senate unanimously passed legislation today to provide public assistance to certain victims of human trafficking by expanding eligibility for state food assistance, family assistance, and medical care services programs. Under Senate Bill 5164, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – The Washington Senate today voted 29-20 to prohibit discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. Senate Bill 5165, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), adds citizenship or immigration status to the list of characteristics protected by Washington’s Law ...
Read MoreDear Neighbors, We hit the ground running this legislative session to advance our district priorities around homelessness and housing affordability, social justice for immigrants, youth, and workers, and healthy and safe communities. This Friday is cut off for policy bills ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – The Senate State Government will hear testimony today at 1:30 p.m. on legislation to recognize April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day. Dolores Huerta, a feminist, civil rights activist and labor leader, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association and ...
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