Category Archives: News Release

20 May
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Governor signs Wilson bill to help investigate, resolve complaints at juvenile rehabilitation facilities

OLYMPIA — Legislation that creates a resource for juveniles in rehabilitation facilities and their families to file a complaint was signed into law Monday.   Senate Bill 5032, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), expands the duties of the Office of ...

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13 May
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Governor signs Wilson bill to improve re-entry for formerly incarcerated people and reduce recidivism

OLYMPIA — Legislation to improve transportation options for people discharged from the state Department of Corrections (DOC) was signed into law on Monday. Senate Bill 5029, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), removes a requirement that transportation for people leaving ...

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08 Apr
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Federal Way students serve as Senate pages for Sen. Claire Wilson

OLYMPIA – Three Federal Way students served as Senate pages for Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) during the 2025 legislative session.   Julyssa Carias, a sophomore at Federal Way High School, served as a Senate page from Feb 10-14. Carias is ...

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04 Apr
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Governor signs Wilson bill to maintain health care coverage for incarcerated youth

OLYMPIA – A bill to help young people incarcerated in Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) facilities reconnect with health care coverage after their release from juvenile incarceration was signed into law Friday. Senate Bill 5128 passed both the ...

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24 Mar
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Wilson, Taylor host productive town hall in Federal Way

OLYMPIA — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) and Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) hosted a town hall on March 22 at the Federal Way Library with over 120 attendees. They were joined by Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton and residents of ...

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10 Mar
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Senate passes Wilson bills to reform juvenile rehabilitation systems

OLYMPIA – The Senate passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) Monday to reform Washington’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) systems. Senate Bill 5296 allows judges to determine whether incarceration for individuals adjudicated of certain juvenile offenses is needed to ...

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10 Jan
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Wilson files comprehensive LGBTQIA+, vulnerable student protections bill package

OLYMPIA — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Federal Way) filed three bills Wednesday aimed at increasing comprehensive student civil rights protections and accountability measures for districts intentionally violating Washington state law.   SB 5179 adds needed accountability at the school district level ...

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15 Aug
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Wilson Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship 

Wilson Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship  Forty-nine outstanding state leaders selected to join national leadership development program for government officials   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2024) — The Council of State Governments has announced that Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) ...

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28 Mar
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It’s the law: Wilson fentanyl bill prioritizes child safety, family unity

It’s the law: Wilson fentanyl bill prioritizes child safety, family unity OLYMPIA — Legislation signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee addresses the growing lethal risks to children from synthetic opioids by clarifying state statutes on emergency child removal ...

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26 Mar
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Wilson bill to safeguard integrity of halal foods signed into law

OLYMPIA — It will soon be a crime to knowingly prepare or sell foods falsely described as halal. “Just as distinctive foods like kosher products must satisfy dietary guidelines set by traditional Jewish law, foods sold as halal should meet ...

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