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....
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Rolfes offers amendment to close oil tax loophole
Monday, May 13 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Sen. Christine Rolfes talks end of session and budgets
Tuesday, April 30 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
One-word amendment to help fund education fails in Senate
Tuesday, April 23 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Today Sen. Christine Rolfes , D- Kitsap County, proposed an amendment to fund basic education in our state by closing a tax exemption created in the 1940s for the lumber industry but which now benefits five large oil refineries in our state. The amendment was to be added to Senate Bill 5895 , a bill...
Common sense bill dies, Republican-led majority’s the reason why
Wednesday, April 17 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
On a critical Legislative cutoff day, the Republican-led majority failed to bring House Bill 1840 to the Senate floor for a vote. This measure would have prevented those who have a legal restraining, sexual assault, no-contact or protection order from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons. Sen. Christine...
Gov. Inslee signs Rolfes sponsored bills
Wednesday, April 17 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Gov. Jay Inslee today signed Senate Bill 5216 sponsored by Kitsap County Sen. Christine Rolfes . This measure addresses Long Term Care Insurance claims and was request legislation from the Insurance Commissioner. “This bill will truly make a difference in the lives of those who are trying to resolve...
Troubled youth legislation approved by state Senate
Tuesday, April 16 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
The Washington State Senate has passed House Bill 1336 , legislation aimed at increasing the capacity for schools and school districts to recognize and respond to troubled youth. "Youth suicide and youth violence in our schools impacts an entire community," said Sen. Christine Rolfes , D- Kitsap...
Kitsap County projects included in Senate Capital Budget
Tuesday, April 09 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
The Washington State Senate today proposed a $3.4 billion, 2013-2015 Capital Budget which focuses on creating jobs, improving our schools and protecting our region's quality of life. One project that is tapped to receive funding is the first phase in the repurposing of the Frances Haddon Morgan Center...
Sen. Rolfes talks Governor's budget, sequestration and WGU
Monday, April 08 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Sen. Rolfes’ statement on Gov. Inslee’s budget proposal, education funding
Thursday, March 28 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Sen. Christine Rolfes today issued the following statement after Gov. Jay Inslee announced his 2013-2015 budget proposal which would dedicate $1.2 billion to funding education and fulfilling the McCleary ruling by closing tax loopholes and extending existing taxes. "The budget proposal today is...
AUDIO: Senate committee to hear derelict vessel bill
Tuesday, March 19 2013 - Christine Rolfes | Permalink
Protecting the thousands of miles of coastal and riverfront shorelines in Washington state is the goal of a bill scheduled to appear before a Senate committee this week. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD...