The governor has signed a pair of bills sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, that help recognize deceased firefighters and assist in fire fighter training. House Bill 2091 establishes a memorial to honor firefighters who have been lost in the line of duty. It also creates a memorial account to finance construction and maintenance of the memorial. […]
House Approves New Department of Housing Bill
Addressing the housing crisis is a top priority of Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Spanaway), who introduced HB 2270 this year to begin the process to create a new Department of Housing. That bill passed the House of Representatives Friday afternoon by a vote of 58-39. “The State of Washington has passed great laws, created many programs, and provided […]
An Update on Washington’s Housing Crisis + Supporting Our Veterans
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. We’re now in week 5 of this year’s legislative session; and this week, my fellow lawmakers and I are debating bills on the House floor into the early hours of the morning. I’ve so enjoyed meeting with constituents who have taken the time to come down […]
Supporting nurses, honoring firefighters, protecting kids, and an upcoming town hall
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. We are approaching the half-way mark of the 60-day legislative session. I have a number of bills moving their way through the process and I wanted to take a little time to update you on what I am working on. Supporting our health care staff. Some […]
Morgan’s bill to create Department of Housing clears first hurdle
With the entire state facing a housing crisis, Washington should create a state Department of Housing, according to legislation by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Spanaway). “It is said that education is important to a living wage, but without housing, it means nothing,” Morgan said. “I am asking this committee to support this effort for our children, […]
28th LD Update: Wrapping Up the 2nd Week of the 2024 Legislative Session
By Rep. Dan Bronoske. We’re now completing day 13 of 60 of the 2024 Legislative Session. In a short legislative session year (even years), lawmakers meet to update the budget, though usually the adjustments made to the state’s operating, capital and transportation budgets aren’t too significant. We do have key issues to address this year, […]
Bronoske bill to expand access to anaphylaxis meds in schools passed out of committee
A piece of legislation which will expand in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication has passed out of the House Education Committee. Introduced by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608 passed out of committee with unanimous support. “School should be a safe place to learn,” said Bronoske. “We already do a good job of eliminating potential allergen exposure. Still, […]