The guest editorial below was written by Sen. Steve Hobbs and was published on May 21 in the Lake Stevens Journal. You can also read the article here . Lake Stevens is more than a place I live. It's a community my family and I are proud to call home. I went to kindergarten here and graduated from Lake...
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Guest Editorial by Sen. Hobbs: Voting my conscience and for my district’s beliefs
Wednesday, May 22 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Hobbs’ “Facebook Bill” signed by Gov. Inslee
Tuesday, May 21 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
A bill that will protect the privacy of Washingtonians who wish to keep their social media passwords to themselves and away from their employers was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5211 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , would make it illegal for any employer or...
Governor signs Hobbs’ bill encouraging use of specialty courts to aid returning veterans
Wednesday, May 15 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Current research indicates one in five veterans suffer from some type of behavioral health issue once they return to civilian life. Which is why Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , sponsored Senate Bill 5797 which encourages the use of specialty courts in the state, with an emphasis on the use of Veterans...
Governor signs four Hobbs’ bills into law, including Part 2 of Fair Tenant Screening Act
Tuesday, April 23 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Four bills sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , were signed into law Tuesday, headlined by Senate Bill 5568 which will help victims of domestic violence have fair and equal access to housing. SB 5568, the Fair Tenant Screening Act Part 2, expands the original act to include protections for...
Hobbs: Port of Everett rail upgrade will create jobs, expand business
Thursday, April 18 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
An amendment to the transportation budget put forward by Sens. Nick Harper, D-Everett , and Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , will create jobs and expand the import/export ability of the Port of Everett. The $900,000 loan will be used to upgrade the rail line at the Port and support a new roll-on/roll-off...
“Facebook Bill” clears House, will return to Senate for concurrence
Wednesday, April 17 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
An amended version of Senate Bill 5211 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , cleared the House of Representatives on Wednesday and will return to the Senate for a concurrence vote. “The Facebook Bill,” which passed the House 97-0, would make it illegal for any employer or potential employer...
Sen. Hobbs’ bills to help veterans, domestic violence victims clear House
Friday, April 12 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
A pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , received near unanimous and bipartisan support Friday from the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 5568 , which ensures victims of domestic violence have fair and equal access to housing, cleared the House unanimously and now awaits the...
Sen. Hobbs delivers transportation improvements along SR 9
Wednesday, April 03 2013 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens , said he was pleased Wednesday following the unveiling of the Senate's bipartisan transportation budget which included $25.8 million in improvements to the State Route 9 corridor. "Anyone who uses SR 9 knows there is room for improvement," said Hobbs, vice...