April 23, 2013 Sen. Christine Rolfes offers an amendment to SB 5895 (Education funding) that would close a $40 million tax loophole our state's oil industry benefits from. The amendment did not pass in the Senate....
“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.
Rolfes offers amendment to close oil tax loophole
Monday, May 13 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Sen. Chase talks about the need for accountability among state's universities
Monday, May 13 2013 - Maralyn Chase | Permalink
Children’s health care bill signed into law
Wednesday, May 08 2013 - David Frockt | Permalink
A bill to protect children with a rare gastrointestinal disorder was signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee. SHB 1216 , sponsored by Rep. Cyrus Habib, D-Kirkland , and Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle , would move the Department of Health towards mandating that insurance companies cover the elemental formula...
Sen. Conway attends Political Leaders Forum on Poverty Wage Jobs
Thursday, May 02 2013 - Steve Conway | Permalink
On Tuesday, Sen. Steve Conway attended a political forum on poverty wage jobs, attended by workers, community supporters and members of the SEIU and Teamsters unions. Attendees thanked the senator for his leadership and willingness to work with airline leadership and for supporting the Seat...
In The Loop. Senate D’s stand up for jobs, working families and same-sex couples as the 2013 regular session ends.
Wednesday, May 01 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Welcome to In The Loop, a podcast update on the activities of the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus. To download In The Loop, click HERE ....
In The Loop, Week 15. Senate D’s stand up for jobs, working families and same-sex couples as the 2013 regular session ends.
Wednesday, May 01 2013 - Podcast | Permalink
Welcome to In The Loop, a podcast update on the activities of the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus. The final week of the 2013 regular session saw Senate Democrats stand up for same-sex couples, responsible spending and working families. To download In The Loop, click HERE ....
Sen. Hasegawa discusses the budget
Tuesday, April 30 2013 - Bob Hasegawa | Permalink
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Sen. Cleveland’s e-newsletter update 4/30/2013
Tuesday, April 30 2013 - Annette Cleveland | Permalink
Greetings, With the close of the regular legislative session, Gov. Jay Inslee called for the Legislature to return May 13 for a special legislative session to complete budget negotiations and pass budgets for the coming two-year biennium. This short break will give negotiators time to reach agreement...
In Senate, Dream Act remains stuff of dreams
Tuesday, April 30 2013 - Jeanne Kohl-Welles | Permalink
An op-ed by Senate Democratic Leader Ed Murray and Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles today in Crosscut.com makes the case for the Washington Dream Act legislation they sponsored and their efforts to pass it in the Senate. "The Dream Act has strong support in both chambers of the Legislature. The House passed...