After years of hard work and consensus building, a bill to improve the education of military children in Washington has finally become law. About a dozen military leaders, educators and parents watched as Senate Bill 5248 , which was sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs , D-Lake Stevens , was signed into law...
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Education bill aimed at military children signed into law
Thursday, May 07 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Hobbs leads successful effort in Legislature to keep public art money in Washington
Monday, April 27 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
The Legislature has voted to keep precious tax dollars intended for public art in the state. Sen. Steve Hobbs , D-Lake Stevens, attached an amendment to the 2009-2011 capital budget requiring the Washington State Arts Commission to restrict the purchase of art to artists living in Washington state. ...
Snohomish County bridge project on track
Friday, April 24 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
The legislature has come to a tentative agreement on its 2009-2011 budget which includes $1.5 million for a new four-lane bridge project on SR-9 over the Snohomish River. The money would be used for designing the project and environmental planning. “This is my top transportation priority,” said Sen....
Hobbs’ environmental tax incentives bill moves to House
Monday, April 20 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
A Senate bill that promotes clean energy production and the creation of green jobs is now being considered in the House. Senate Bill 6170 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs , D-Lake Stevens , extends tax exemptions and credits to a variety of renewable energy products such as solar energy, biomass energy...
Hobbs introduces plan to help thousands enter housing market
Thursday, April 16 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Sen. Steve Hobbs , D-Lake Stevens , has introduced a Senate budget provision to help thousands of Washingtonians become homeowners by removing the down payment obstacle. According to the state treasurer's office, the plan would allow as many as 2,800 potential homebuyers to put the federal tax credit...
Hobbs’ solar energy bill signed into law
Friday, April 10 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
A bill that will make it easier for homeowners to use solar energy has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Senate Bill 5136, sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, makes it illegal for homeowner’s associations to prohibiting residents from installing solar panels on their roofs, as long as they meet health and safety standards and other requirements determined by the type of solar panel used.
“I have been a strong proponent of renewable energy for years,” Hobbs said. “This bill will hopefully encourage more people to use solar power. They will see lower energy bills and the environment will benefit.
Picture: Hobbs at bill signing April 10, 2009
Video: Sen. Hobbs on the signing of his veteran's bill
Thursday, April 09 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Sen. Steve Hobbs talked about the signing of his bill that will help Washington veterans gain better access to public programs and services.
News & Photos: Legislation to increase veterans’ access to services signed into law
Wednesday, April 08 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
A bill that will help Washington veterans gain better access to public programs and services has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire. Senate Bill 5035 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs , D-Lake Stevens , requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to study ways to increase veterans' access...
Legislation to increase veterans’ access to services sails through House; awaits governor’s signature
Wednesday, April 01 2009 - Steve Hobbs | Permalink
Both the Senate and House have passed a bill intended to improve the lives of Washington's veterans. Senate Bill 5035 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs , D-Lake Stevens , requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to help more veterans access state and federal assistance programs. The department...