Although the 2023 session officially concluded more than a week ago, on Sunday, April 23, shortly after drafting this end-of-session update, the governor announced a special, 30-day session for May 16....
It's the last week of the session, and typically, the state's biennial budgets are the top priority. That's because, during long sessions (105 days in odd-numbered years like 2023), it’s the...
This week we passed another policy cutoff deadline. Unless considered necessary to implement the budget (NTIB), policy bills must be approved by House and Senate committees, or they will be considered...
For the past several days, lawmakers have spent long days and late nights on the House and Senate floors voting on bills. At more than halfway through the session, we’re racing...
The first significant deadline for the 2023 session is almost here! Policy cutoff is this Friday, Feb. 17. Policy cutoff is the last day bills can be considered and passed out...
This is a quick reminder to register for the 13th District Virtual Town Hall this evening with me, Sen. Judy Warnick, and Rep. Tom Dent. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes one hour...
In just a few days, along with Sen. Judy Warnick and Rep. Tom Dent, I’m co-hosting a virtual town hall for the 13th District. Because lawmakers are working full-time in Olympia...
The 105-day legislative session began on Monday, Jan. 9. It is an honor to be back in Olympia serving the great people of the 13th District.
For the next several months, you won't be getting any legislative updates from me or seeing any new content on my legislative website. Election-year restrictions begin on May 16, 2022, and...
Like many of you, as world events continue to unfold, my thoughts are with the Ukrainian people. That's why I strongly supported House Resolution 4660, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Chambers, R-Puyallup,...
