Category Archives: News Release

08 Jan
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Salomon Introduces Bill to Protect Salmon from Toxic Chemical

Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) has introduced legislation to protect salmon populations from a toxic chemical found in car tires. Senate Bill 5931 would expedite Department of Ecology review and regulation of the toxic chemical 6ppd-quinone. Ecology would determine initial regulatory ...

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18 Dec
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Bi-Partisan Holocaust Education Bill Introduced by Sen. Salomon, Sen. Braun

For Immediate Release – December 18, 2023 Olympia – Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline and Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia pre-filed a bill today for the 2024 legislative session that would make it mandatory for Washington’s K-12 public schools to teach ...

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11 Apr
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Salomon bill establishing framework for psilocybin use passes House and Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 11, 2023 OLYMPIA— Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) is putting Washington on the road to allow access to regulated psilocybin services for wellness purposes. Senate Bill 5263, which passed the House on an 87-10 ...

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07 Mar
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Senate passes Salomon bill to protect marine shoreline habitats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 7, 2023   Press Inquiries | 360.786.7050, christian.lamas@leg.wa.gov OLYMPIA – Legislation to help protect shoreline habitats in Washington passed the Senate with bipartisan support Tuesday. Senate Bill 5104, sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline), directs the ...

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07 Mar
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Salomon bill providing framework for access to psilocybin passes Senate

Salomon bill providing framework for access to psilocybin passes Senate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 7, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7050, christian.lamas@leg.wa.gov OLYMPIA— Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) will put Washington on the road to allow access to ...

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20 Feb
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Salomon resolution to recognize and support Ukrainian Americans on the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) will sponsor a resolution in support of the people of Ukraine on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The resolution will be presented on the floor of the Washington State Senate this Friday, Feb. 24. ...

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17 Feb
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Bipartisan gun bills sponsored by Salomon and Pedersen will bridge gap between policy and practice when dealing with firearms and domestic violence

Olympia — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline), which will provide more protection and support to victims of domestic violence, has been passed in the Senate with bipartisan support. Seven Republican and 29 Democratic senators voted for passage. Salomon’s ...

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18 Jan
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Bi-Partisan proposal to solve drug issues introduced by Sen. Salomon along with 15 Senate co-sponsors

Olympia – Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) has introduced a bill which would encourage treatment for those found in possession of controlled substances while holding people charged with illegal drug possession accountable for failing to comply with court ordered treatment. “Working ...

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18 Jan
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Salomon bill would allow psilocybin use among adults over age 21 under supervision

OLYMPIA—Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) has introduced SB 5263 which would legalize and regulate the supervised use of psilocybin and make it available for wellness purposes. It would allow people aged 21 and over to undergo a psychedelic experience at a ...

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09 Jan
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Salomon bill to enhance requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms

OLYMPIA—Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) have introduced bills in each chamber that aim to enhance the requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms in our state. “These policies will save lives,” Salomon said. “We are ...

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