{"id":3082,"date":"2023-03-10T11:30:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T18:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/?p=3082"},"modified":"2023-03-10T11:30:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T18:30:53","slug":"a-mid-legislative-session-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/2023\/03\/10\/a-mid-legislative-session-update\/","title":{"rendered":"A mid-legislative session update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friends and neighbors,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are more than halfway through the current legislative session<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and I am writing to provide an update on my work for you in Olympia.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the past week and a half, the Senate has been on the floor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> passing more than 200 bills, including several pieces of legislation I sponsored.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3050\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3050\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3050\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/03\/20230301_112344aa-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Washington State Senate convenes for floor debate &#8211; Mar. 1, 2023<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As chair of the Human Services Committee and vice chair of the Early Learning &amp; K-12 Education Committee, I am committed to passing legislation focused on creating a better future for all. People are at the center of my work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and I am proud to have received bipartisan support on nearly every bill I brought to Senate floor this year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5315&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5315<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> regulates non-public agencies that serve Washington students with disabilities (unanimous support!)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5316&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5316<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">removes licensing and background check fees for those entering Washington\u2019s childcare workforce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5134&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5134<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ensures those leaving incarceration are better prepared for reentry by removing the $40 cap on gate money.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5134&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5225<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">simultaneously increases access to affordable childcare and strengthens Washington\u2019s childcare workforce by allowing more families to qualify for the Working Connections Child Care program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5131&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5131<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ensures all money sent to incarcerated individuals for commissary purchases reaches them (unanimous support!)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5127&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5127<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">protects students\u2019 personal information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5355&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5355<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mandates instruction on sex trafficking prevention for students in grades 7-12 (a student<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">sponsored bill with bipartisan support!)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5114&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5114<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creating a network of support services for sex trafficking survivors (unanimous support!)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Senate has also passed significant legislation I want to bring to your attention:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5536&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=False\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5536<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> aims to increase access to substance use treatment for people found in possession of drugs, emphasizing care over criminalization.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5352&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5352<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> requires police officer training on vehicular pursuits and modifies the list of offenses law enforcement is allowed to engage in high-speed chases.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5538&amp;Year=2023&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5538<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5454&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5454<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary?BillNumber=5236&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2023\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5236<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> seek to address health care workforce shortages by removing barriers for retired nurses looking to return to the field, addressing staff-to-patient ratios, and improving workers\u2019 compensation benefits for nurses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay in touch:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My office continues to be as available to you as ever. Send me an email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:claire.wilson@leg.wa.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">claire.wilson@leg.wa.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or give me a call at <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">360-786-7658<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d love to hear from you and look forward to learning more about your priorities. You can also follow me on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenClaireWilson\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facebook<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/senclairewilson\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for regular updates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My work in Olympia is always informed by the voices of my neighbors, and I\u2019m eager to hear yours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2928\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/wilson-signature-300x48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/wilson-signature-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/wilson-signature-1024x164.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/wilson-signature-768x123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/wilson-signature-1536x246.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/wilson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/wilson-signature.jpg 1992w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sen. Claire Wilson<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Legislative District<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Friends and neighbors,\u00a0\u00a0 We are more than halfway through the current legislative session, and I am writing to provide an update on my work for you in Olympia.\u00a0\u00a0 For the past week and a half, the Senate has been on the floor, passing more than 200 bills, including several pieces of legislation I sponsored.\u00a0\u00a0 As chair of the Human Services Committee and vice chair of the Early Learning &amp; K-12 Education Committee, I am committed to passing legislation focused on creating a better future for all. 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