Senator Ann Rivers

Legislative District 18

Senator Jim Honeyford

Legislative District 15

Senator Mark Schoesler

Legislative District 9

Senator John Braun

Legislative District 20

Senator Barbara Bailey

Legislative District 10

Senator Randi Becker

Legislative District 2

Senator Sharon Brown

Legislative District 8

Senator Doug Ericksen

Legislative District 42

Senator Curtis King

Legislative District 14

Senator Steve O'Ban

Legislative District 28

Senator Mike Padden

Legislative District 4

Senator Tim Sheldon

Legislative District 35

Senator Judy Warnick

Legislative District 13

Senator Brad Hawkins

Legislative District 12

Senator Lynda Wilson

Legislative District 17

Senator Hans Zeiger

Legislative District 25

Senator Maureen Walsh

Legislative District 16

Senator Phil Fortunato

Legislative District 31

Senator Shelly Short

Legislative District 7

Senator Keith Wagoner

Legislative District 39

Senator Jeff Holy

Legislative District 6

Senator Ron Muzzall

Legislative District 10

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Law and Justice - ranking member K-12 and Early Education Transportation

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Padden human-trafficking bill goes to governor

April 11, 2019

Measure will improve prosecution of crimes against children OLYMPIA – A bill making it easier to prosecute human trafficking crimes against children was approved by the Washington State House Wednesday and sent to the governor’s office to be signed into law. Senate Bill 5885, sponsored by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane... Read More...

Ready for a state income tax? The debate is on

April 04, 2019

Sex-ed, vaccines and honors for Edgar Martinez The following newsletter was distributed to Sen. Padden’s subscribers April 4, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Of budgets and blossoms, and a taxing argument we can do without Democratic budget proposals set up debate over an income tax Dear... Read More...

A gusher of money, and still it’s not enough

March 28, 2019

As state coffers overflow with cash, Legislature considers tax increases The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers March 28, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week our legislative session enters the home stretch. What’s clear is that the debate of the... Read More...

Back from the dead in Olympia

March 21, 2019

The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers March 21, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Back from the dead in Olympia DUI bill poised for resuscitation after deadline ‘kills’ measure Dear Friends and Neighbors, Olympia is a town where the dead come back to life on... Read More...

Legislature runs wild at mid-session cutoff

March 14, 2019

The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers March 14, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Legislature runs wild at mid-session cutoff DUI bill denied vote in Senate, but fight continues Dear Friends and Neighbors, If you’ve ever wondered what our state would be like if Seattle... Read More...

Senate passes Padden resolution honoring Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels

March 11, 2019

OLYMPIA – The state Senate Monday passed a resolution honoring the Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels program. Senate Resolution 8626 recognizes the contributions made by the organization and its volunteers in delivering more than 1,000 meals every day to seniors and vulnerable adults throughout the community. “This program has... Read More...

Senate passes Padden bill to improve prosecution of child human-trafficking cases

March 11, 2019

OLYMPIA – The state Senate Monday passed a bill allowing children’s statements outside of court proceedings to be utilized in prosecution of human-trafficking cases, a measure its sponsor says will help spare victims additional trauma. Senate Bill 5885, introduced by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, extends the state’s exceptions to... Read More...

Senate passes Padden bill banning organ-transplant discrimination against the disabled

March 08, 2019

OLYMPIA – A bill prohibiting discrimination against the developmentally disabled for organ transplants cleared the state Senate Friday on a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 5405, sponsored by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, now moves to the House for further consideration. “We need to recognize all lives have value,” Padden said.... Read More...

Sex education for kindergarteners?

March 07, 2019

The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers March 7, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Legislature’s ‘urban agenda’ steers state leftward, risks backlash Dear Friends and Neighbors, As our 2019 legislative session turns to action on the House and Senate floors, many of us are... Read More...

Senate passes school-safety bill, notifying schools in emergencies

March 06, 2019

OLYMPIA – The Washington Senate Tuesday night passed a bill enhancing school-safety programs by requiring law enforcement authorities to notify all nearby schools in cases where violence is threatened. Senate Bill 5514 requires notification to all schools, public and private, when the possibility of violence makes evacuations or lockdowns a... Read More...