On April 16, Governor Bob Ferguson signed two bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), marking significant steps forward for community safety and health care access in Washington state. House Bill 1114 makes Washington the first state in the nation to adopt the newly established Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, enabling licensed respiratory care practitioners […]
Governor, Legislature, and Representative Mari Leavitt Honor Curtis High School Volleyball and Water Polo Teams at the Capitol
On April 16, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) welcomed the Curtis High School girls’ volleyball and boys’ water polo teams to the state Capitol to celebrate their outstanding seasons and recognize their dedication, teamwork, and success. Both teams were honored by the Legislature during floor action, following the adoption of resolutions celebrating their matching 2024 state titles. […]
Essential healthcare industry transparency bill passes Senate
A priority bill for Healthcare & Wellness Committee Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) heads to the Governor’s desk as HB 1686 passed the Senate today. HB 1686 lays the groundwork for the creation of the Washington Healthcare Entity Registry, a comprehensive database tracking vertical and horizontal integration and ownership changes in the healthcare industry. “From […]
Elise Chen Serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Mari Leavitt
Elise Chen, a student at Curtis Senior High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, Elise is the child of Lotus Su, University Place. Elise is interested in education and biology. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting […]
Governor Signs Bill to Improve County Ferry Maintenance and Passes Legislature with Overwhelming Support
Washington lawmakers have passed legislation to help counties keep their ferries safe, reliable, and better maintained. House Bill 1054, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support in a 48-1 vote in the Senate and following unanimous approval in the House. Governor Ferguson has signed the bill highlighting that the efficiency […]
Rep. Bronoske: Workers in high hazard facilities deserve fair wages
Washington Democrats delivered for workers in high hazard facilities by moving HB 1173 out of the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce with a do pass recommendation. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) the bill requires workers at refineries and petrochemical manufacturing facilities be paid the correct wage for their job classification. “These are dangerous jobs that […]
House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District press release. The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward preventing deadly speeding crashes, passing the Andrea Smith Hudson Act (HB 1596) with strong bipartisan support. The bill now heads to the Senate, bringing Washington one step closer to holding reckless drivers accountable […]
Rep. Mari Leavitt’s Workplace Safety Bill for Healthcare Workers Passes House
Healthcare workers across Washington state are one step closer to stronger protections against workplace violence, thanks to the unanimous passage of House Bill 1162, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place). With bipartisan support, HB 1162 strengthens Washington’s workplace violence prevention laws by requiring healthcare facilities to investigate all incidents of workplace violence, analyze systemic causes, and […]
Healthcare bills aimed to lower costs and increase accessibility pass house with overwhelming bipartisan support
Healthcare & Wellness Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske continued his work lowering costs and expanding access with the passage of two pieces of priority legislation off the House floor. HB 1589 moved forward on Saturday, March 8 with a vote of 73 to 23. The bill sets standards for insurance carriers to negotiate with healthcare providers to […]