Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in the seventh week of the legislative session. This past Friday marked the deadline for most bills to advance out of their policy committees. Bills in the Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to streamline the path for skilled international medical graduates to join Washington’s health care workforce passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5118, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), removes outdated barriers while keeping rigorous medical standards ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to expand voter registration services through government agencies passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5077, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), directs the governor to designate additional state, local, federal, and tribal agencies to offer automatic voter ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Today marks the start of the fifth week of this year’s legislative session, and I’m excited to provide an update on the progress we’ve made so far. While we’ve made great strides, we know there are ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to make financial education a graduation requirement for Washington high school students was heard Tuesday in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. Senate Bill 5080, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), aims to equip students ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is in full swing, and it’s off to a busy start! Over the past weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many of you, listening to your concerns, discussing the challenges ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to keep Washingtonians safe from gun violence was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 5098, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), would prohibit weapons in locations where children and families frequently ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is officially underway, and I’m excited to be back in Olympia, advocating for our communities. This session presents opportunities for meaningful progress, and I’m ready to tackle the issues that matter most ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, I’m thrilled to share updates and news as we prepare for the upcoming legislative session. It’s an honor to represent the 46th Legislative District, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead to make meaningful progress for ...
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OLYMPIA — Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) has been elected to serve as chair of the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee, following a vote among Senate Democrats last week. Valdez succeeds Sen. Sam Hunt (D-Olympia), who will retire ...
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