Sen. Steve Hobbs stopped by TVW recently to discuss his bill to create fairness and transparency within the state’s K-12 employee health insurance system. You can watch the full video below....
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WATCH: Hobbs talks about reforming K-12 health insurance system
Thursday, May 10 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Sen. Hobbs’ statement on Sen. Brown’s decision to not seek re-election
Thursday, May 03 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, issued the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown's decision to not seek re-election: "I must admit that the news today that Sen. Brown will not seek re-election caught me off-guard. “Sen. Brown has a lengthy and dignified record...
Governor signs school employee insurance reform bill
Wednesday, May 02 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Legislation which will bring equity and transparency to insurance programs for K-12 employees such as teachers, classroom assistants, bus drivers and special education teachers was signed Wednesday by Gov. Chris Gregoire. Senate Bill 5940 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , provides an...
School employee insurance reform bill ready for governor’s signature
Wednesday, April 11 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Legislation which will bring equity and transparency to insurance programs for K-12 employees such as teachers, classroom assistants, bus drivers and special education teachers received bipartisan support Wednesday morning. Senate Bill 5940 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , arrived on...
School employee insurance reform bill passes Senate
Saturday, April 07 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Legislation which will bring equity and transparency to insurance programs for K-12 employees such as teachers, classroom assistants, bus drivers and special education teachers received bipartisan support Saturday on the senate floor. Senate Bill 5940 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens ...
Hobbs’ ‘Facebook Bill’ aims at protecting employee privacy
Wednesday, April 04 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , would protect the private lives of employees and potential employees. Hobbs today proposed a 'Facebook Bill' that would make it illegal for any employer or potential employer in the state to request a password or any related account information...
Sen. Hobbs’ amendments add additional remedies and protections for families facing foreclosure
Tuesday, March 06 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Amendments were added to House Bill 2614 on Monday to continue the work of the Foreclosure Fairness Act (FFA) as well as add additional remedies and protections for other parts of the foreclosure process. The amendments, advocated for by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , most importantly allowed for...
Sen. Hobbs: "I still want reform"
Monday, March 05 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Sen. Steve Hobbs spoke on the night of March 2, following a surprise Republican takeover of the Senate floor and the subsequent introduction of a previously unseen Republican budget proposal. In his speech against the Republican budget, Hobbs spoke about the need to pursue further government reforms...
Sen. Hobbs talks about transportation projects coming to the 44th
Tuesday, February 28 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Capital budget brings aerospace improvements, jobs to Snohomish County
Tuesday, February 28 2012 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
The Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center has distinguished itself as the most successful aerospace training program in the state. But the demand for trained aerospace workers has surpassed the number of students who leave the center ready to fill these positions. That is why Sen. Steve...