Marriage equality gains it's 25th supporter, the death penalty is challenged, distressed home sellers gain an ally and Senate Democrats lay out their plans for jobs and infrastructure improvement in the third week of the 2012 Legislative Session....
“There are two things you will never wish to watch:
the making of sausage and the making of legislation.”
--Otto von Bismarck, German Chancellor
hop•per (h p r)
n.
1. A box in which a bill is placed pending formal introduction before a legislature.
2. The funnel-shaped container on a meat grinder where meat is introduced to the blade.
3. The official blog of the Senate Democrats of Washington state, proving Bismarck wrong with an engaging look at the legislative process.
Sen. Tom’s 1-27-12 E-Newsletter
Friday, January 27 2012 - Rodney Tom | Permalink
Senator Ranker’s Discover Pass transferability bill passes Senate
Friday, January 27 2012 - Kevin Ranker | Permalink
OLYMPIA - A proposal to allow transferability of the Discover Pass was approved unanimously today by the state Senate. SB 5977 , sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , would allow the pass to be transferable between two vehicles. “We’ve said from the beginning that this was a work in progress...
Senator Eide’s Week in Review – Jan. 23-27
Friday, January 27 2012 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
Sen. Regala discusses eliminating the death penalty in Washington
Friday, January 27 2012 - Debbie Regala | Permalink
Joined by members of the group "Safe and Just Alternatives", Sen. Debbie Regala met with the media on Wednesday, Jan. 25th to discuss SB 6283 , a bill which would eliminate the death penalty in Washington state....
Discover Pass transferability approved
Friday, January 27 2012 - The Hopper | Permalink
A proposal to allow transferability of the Discover Pass was approved by the Senate today. SB 5977 , sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , would allow the pass to be transferable between two vehicles. “We’ve said from the beginning that this is a work in progress,” said Ranker...
Senate Democrats leadership talk progress and jobs
Friday, January 27 2012 - Radio | Permalink
Senate Democrats say the Legislature is on track and ready to invest in infrastructure projects that will accelerate the state's economic recovery. Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown told reporters on Thursday that the Legislature is ready to begin floor action on early bills this week and expects to...
If you're having trouble reaching my office ...
Thursday, January 26 2012 - Mary Margaret Haugen | Permalink
To my constituents: I'm sorry if you've tried to reach my office the past few days and have been unable to get through. Our phone lines have been locked up with calls from around the country as the result of an orchestrated campaign by national special-interest organizations trying to intimidate lawmakers...
Sen. Hobbs’ insurance reform bill will lower costs for school employees
Thursday, January 26 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
A classroom assistant in Yelm makes $900 per month and pays $750 per month in insurance. A school office clerk in Sultan pays $689 per month in insurance coverage for her and her husband. A school bus driver in Camas works just 20 hours a week yet pays $730 for insurance coverage. These are just a small...