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Dear friends and neighbors, We cannot ignore the fact that Washington state’s communities, economy, and natural systems are being affected by climate change. Heat waves, flooding, wildfires, and drought continue to wreak havoc in our state. This legislative session we passed several new bills and made historic investments aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and safeguarding our water resources, forests, infrastructure, agriculture, and human health. Taking Action on Climate Change In 2021, Washington became the ...

Dear friends and neighbors, I am thrilled to report that this legislative session we have made significant progress in protecting reproductive health care in our state. I am proud to work alongside my colleagues in advocating for these efforts to ensure that all Washingtonians have access to the reproductive care they need. Washington state has a longstanding commitment to protect reproductive rights, and we have reaffirmed that commitment this year with a series of ...

Dear friends and neighbors, I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you. On Friday, the Washington state Senate passed HB 1355 on a unanimous vote after also passing unanimously in the House. This bill expands the qualification for the property tax assistance program for senior citizens, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans. The property tax assistance program is designed to help those who are most in need by providing financial assistance to cover the cost of property taxes. By ...

Dear friends and neighbors, We’re in the final stretch of legislative session. It feels like just yesterday we were eager to begin and now we only have 12 days left. I’m proud of all the work we’ve done and everything we’ve accomplished so far but there’s still lots to do. More than just thoughts and prayers In a historic vote, and after hours of deliberation, the Senate passed HB 1240 on a 27-21 vote ...

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been 82 days of non-stop work for our communities, with only 23 days remaining until the end of session. I am eager to provide a brief update on some recent activity in the Legislature. Senate Budget Proposal The Senate introduced a comprehensive, $69.2 billion budget proposal for the next biennium — one that reflects our values, helps us build healthier communities, works to provide a home for everyone and success for every child, and includes a historic investment ...

Hello friends and neighbors, Today marks the 53^rd day of the 2023 legislative session, which means we are officially halfway through session. With committee cutoffs in the rearview, attention now turns to more action on the Senate floor. We still have a lot of work to do for our community in the 32^nd District and for Washingtonians across the state. Here is another update on important legislation and recent happenings in Olympia. Important Legislation This session, I am sponsoring SB 5263, which ...

  Friends and neighbors, We are now well into the 2023 legislative session and have been working hard on legislation that will benefit our communities in the 32^nd District and across the state. I’m excited to share with you some of the progress we’ve made since my last update. Important Legislation SB 5467, recently heard in committee, would provide an effective solution to the rampant problem of public drug use. This is an outside-the-box policy idea that is treatment-forward but with accountability for ...