Category Archives: News Release

06 Feb
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Stanford bill limiting noncompetition contracts passes Senate

OLYMPIA – Workers in Washington state would gain protections against employer-imposed noncompetition agreements, under legislation passed on a 29-20 vote in the Senate today. SB 5935, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), provides a range of protections to workers in ...

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05 Feb
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Carter Madigan serves as a page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA —Carter Madigan served as a page for the Washington State Senate during the third week of the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored his time at the Legislature.    The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for ...

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21 Apr
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Logan Christy serves as page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA — Logan Christy, a freshman at Bothell High School, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of April 10. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored his week at the Legislature. The page program offers a week ...

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06 Apr
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Stanford bill to elevate quality of pet insurance signed into law

OLYMPIA—For the first time, Washington pet owners will be able to rely on a well-regulated insurance market to cover the health care of their furry friends. SB 5319, signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee, puts in place protections ...

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07 Mar
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Senate OKs bill to create battery recycling program

OLYMPIA — Battery producers would be required to fund and participate in a statewide stewardship program to boost recycling rates, under legislation passed today by the Washington State Senate. Senate Bill 5144, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), would require ...

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06 Mar
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Arielle Waham serves as page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA—Arielle Waham, a sophomore at Bothell High School, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of Feb 20. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored her week at the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for ...

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15 Feb
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River Rohter serves as page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA—River Rohter, a senior at Washington Preparatory School in Bothell, served as a page for the Washington State Senate the week of Feb. 6. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored his week in the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on ...

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27 Jan
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Right to repair bills to be heard Tuesday, Wednesday

OLYMPIA—House and Senate committees will hear public testimony this week on right to repair legislation sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) and Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell). Under HB 1392 (SB 5464), Washingtonians would have the right to repair their own ...

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01 Dec
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Stanford to chair Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade

OLYMPIA – Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) has been chosen to chair the Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee in the 2023 legislative session. “Our state has the strongest economy in the country and has been recognized as one ...

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15 Feb
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Move Ahead WA would upgrade highways, transit in 1st LD

OLYMPIA – Washingtonians in the 1st Legislative District could see major improvements to their transportation infrastructure due to legislation passed by the Senate today. “Move Ahead Washington will have benefits across our whole state, but it’s especially important for the ...

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