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 […]
Bill Strengthening Public Safety Measures for Sexually Violent Predators Advances to the Senate
House Bill 1133, a measure aimed at enhancing public safety by refining the civil commitment process for sexually violent predators (SVPs), has passed the Washington State House of Representatives with strong bi-partisan support and is now headed to the Senate for further consideration. The bill passed 95-0. This is a critical step for community safety. Sponsored […]
U.P.’s Axel Novogrodsky Serves as Page
Axel Novogrodsky, a student at Curtis Junior High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. Axel is the child of Tammera and Dan Novogrodsky and in interested in music, art, theater, dance, and reading. Pages assume a wide variety of […]
Health Care chair: Boost transparency with provider directory
Working to meet his priority to improve transparency and lower healthcare costs, Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) introduced HB 1686 to create a healthcare entity directory in Washington state. The bill defines entities as healthcare providers, facilities, provider organizations, health benefit managers, and health carriers. It passed the Healthcare and Wellness Committee today. In recent years, multiple reports by state agencies aiming […]
Leavitt ferry reform bill improves maintenance
Ferries are the lifeline for thousands of Washingtonians. Working class people across four counties may rely on ferries as their only way to get on and off an island. “Our ferry systems are essential to keep Washington moving,” said Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), prime sponsor of House Bill 1054. “No one should be left out […]
Rep. Leavitt celebrating students and talent of 28th
Represented Mari Leavitt noted how well the 28th District was represented this week at two significant legislative events, showcasing the exceptional talent and spirit of its community. Legislative session in Washington State started Monday, January 13. On the first day of festivities, veteran and former firefighter, Cornelius Winesberry, performed a stunning solo during Opening Day […]