Dear friends and neighbors, Time has flown by! We’re over two-thirds of the way through session, and we still have lots to do in these final weeks. Last week, we hit a crucial deadline called the house of origin cutoff. ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill prioritizing public safety passed the Senate on Friday. Senate Bill 5444, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), expands the list of public places where possessing weapons is strictly prohibited. Among the newly added locations are ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Time has flown by! Today marks the 30th day of the 2024 legislative session, which means we are officially halfway done. We’ve made good progress in this first half, but we still have a lot of ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill to enhance support for student athletes passed the Senate. SB 5913, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), addresses concerns regarding the Ethics in Public Service Act, ensuring public resources, including personnel, can be utilized by state ...
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Washington lawmakers are considering a new proposal to prohibit weapons, including firearms, in more public spaces in the state. Under the legislation, public libraries, zoos, aquariums, parks, transit stations and state or local public buildings would be added to the ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We are just over two weeks into legislative session, and it has already been a busy one. I’ve had many productive meetings with constituents, resulting in meaningful conversations about important legislation that will benefit our communities. ...
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OLYMPIA— Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) reintroduced legislation aimed at providing support to victims of hate crimes and bias incidents. SB 5427, initially introduced during the 2023 legislative session, was heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee Thursday. It creates a ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, This week marks the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, and we’re ready to get things going and keep working for our communities in the 46th. I’m excited about the work ahead, and I encourage you to ...
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After the 2023 session, I sent out an update highlighting my work on issues like housing, climate change, education, reproductive rights, and more. Click here to read more.
Read MoreAfter the 2023 session, I sent out an update highlighting my work on issues like housing, climate change, education, reproductive rights, and more. Visit this link or click on the preview below to read more.
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