Rep. Laurie Jinkins made history on January 13, 2020 when she became Washington state’s first woman and first out lesbian Speaker of the House. Prior to becoming Speaker, she served on the House Appropriations and Health Care & Wellness committees, and chaired the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee. She serves as Senior Advisor at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and has been active in advancing Washington’s anti-discrimination laws both prior to and during her time in the House.
