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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 of interactive learning about how state government works. Pages get to witness committee hearings, sit in on floor debates, and deliver ...

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 for insurance customers, requires disclosures about coverage, and establishes a training and licensing requirement for sellers. “Pet insurance has been a ...

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 battery producers to take responsibility for increasing recycling rates, promoting safe disposal, and reducing waste. “We know that the use ...

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 students to find out how state government works. During a week-long interactive learning experience, students get a firsthand look at the ...

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 opportunity for students to find out how state government works. During a week-long interactive learning experience, students get a firsthand ...

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 electronic devices rather than relying only on manufacturers and their authorized technicians. This would help Washingtonians save ...

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 of the best places both to do business and to be a worker,” said Stanford. “I’m honored my colleagues have chosen ...

OLYMPIA – Washingtonians in the 1^st 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 1^st Legislative District,” said Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell). “We are growing fast, and to keep up, we need to expand ...

BOTHELL – Washingtonians could benefit from a more modern and efficient 911 system, if a bill sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) passes in the upcoming legislative session. “Anyone in an emergency who dials 911 should have confidence that our emergency services system is operating at peak performance on the most up-to-date technology,” said Stanford. “That’s what this bill enables.” SB ...

Many Washingtonians hit by financial catastrophe will have a greater chance to stay in their own homes under a bill signed into law yesterday. “People should not lose their homes because of a crisis like the pandemic,” said Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), the bill’s sponsor. “This shock to the entire economy has put many people, including many small business owners, ...