The governor has signed legislation that expands in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608 passed both chambers unanimously. “Students already face health and safety challenges at school. We should do all we can to protect the kids in our schools,” said Bronoske. “Our schools do a great job eliminating allergens, so […]
Nobles bill to continue Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program signed into law
A bill to continue a statewide program improving active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities was signed into law Thursday. Senate Bill 6283, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), eliminates the expiration date for the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, which was set to end in 2027. Williams, a Black community organizer and advocate, worked to address historic […]
Leavitt bills to support military families and veterans headed to the Governor’s desk
The Washington state legislature has passed a series of bills, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, University Place, that will help veterans and military families gain access to resources, workforce training and physician assistant certification. House Bill 1943 extends the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant to the direct family of a Washington National Guard member. Additionally, […]
Leavitt bill to accelerate construction of affordable workforce housing headed to the governor
The Washington State Senate unanimously passed legislation that aims to build more affordable workforce housing at a faster rate. Sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, House Bill 1892 creates a workforce housing accelerator program. This program will be administered by the Washington Housing Finance Commission and will create a loan program to speed up affordable workforce housing […]
Bronoske bill to help clean up abandoned boats passes Senate
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. A bill reducing the length of notice private moorage owners must give before they can sell abandoned boats is headed to the governor’s desk. House Bill 1919, sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, will help reduce the number of abandoned and derelict vessels in Washington marinas. “Abandoned vessels […]
Legislative Update: Co-response services, other legislative successes
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. Tuesday (February 13), we wrapped up the first dedicated block of floor debate this session. Referred to as the House of Origin cutoff, this milepost means that most bills need to have passed out of their house of origin to still be viable. I was successful […]
House passes Leavitt bills to support National Guard families and veterans with disabilities
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help National Guard family members get workforce or college education and help non-profits serve veterans with disabilities. House Bill 1943 expands the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant to direct family members of […]
Senate passes Nobles bill to provide youth in foster care with financial literacy skills, support
A bill to provide youth in foster care with financial literacy skills and support passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5591, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to develop a program to provide youth in care, ages 14 and up, with the ability to establish a private, self-controlled […]
Leavitt’s Lucas Petty Act passes the House unanimously
The opioid and fentanyl crisis has hit our communities hard. Sadly, a whopping 68 percent of overdose deaths in Washington are from opioids and fentanyl. Even more alarming, our state had the second-highest percentage increase—65 percent—in deaths from fentanyl poisoning over a one-year period. Deaths related to opioids and fentanyl have risen alarmingly quickly among […]