Legislative Actions

We can't just fight the injustices of today on the national level; we must also act on the state level. Fortunately, we have some state leaders who fight along with us. Some state legislative actions can even negate or even lessen the impact of negative federal actions. Here are some places to contact for legislative action in Washington:

The Faith Action Network -- Faith Action Network is a statewide, multifaith partnership striving for just, compassionate, and sustainable communities through courageous advocacy and public action.  This group is a good source of information on legislation before the state. 

The top three  Washington State Democrats Legislative Priorities for 2025 are:

RIGHT TO UNIONIZE - LABOR RIGHTS: ESSB 5041 - Unemployment insurance benefits for striking or locked out workers. Passed the Senate, now in House Labor $ Workplace Standards Committee. Public hearing 3/18 10:30 am, Exec Sess 3/21 10:30 a.m.

FUND PUBLIC EDUCATION: ESSB 5009 - Accommodating multiple vehicle types for transporting students. Passed Senate, now in House Appropriations.  

                                                                   ESSB 5192 - Concerning school district materials, supplies, and operating costs. Passed Senate, now in House  Appropriations. Public hearing 3/19 

                                                                   ESSB 5263 - Concerning special education funding. Passed Senate. now in House Appropriations.

SUPPORT LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN

                                                                  EHB 1217 - Improve housing stability for housing for tenants by expansion of the landlord-tenant act and manufactured/mobile home landlord-                                                                                                            tenant  act. Passed House, now in Senate Housing. Public hearing 3/19 1:30 p.m. 

To check on specific bills go to the Faith Action Network's Bill Tracker page: Bill Tracker 

The Office of Attorney General Nick Brown --Attorney General Nick Brown told reporters on Feb. 13 that his office has participated in four Trump-related lawsuits, leading two. Not long after the press conference, another challenge was announced — this one taking aim at executive power granted to X owner Elon Musk, head of the new, so-called Department of Government Efficiency. Brown said that Trump has violated the U.S. Constitution time and again. He also had a message for the president: “Follow the damn law. It’s not that hard.”

Read more at: https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article300270114.html#storylink=cpy

5Calls  - This one is for federal issues and is a helpful way to express concern over a  variety of matters of injustice. 

PLEASE ACT NOW! TPS (Temporary Protective Services) ending for Haitians! Support the efforts of Rep. Ayanna Presley to extend! Rep. Ayanna Pressley has filed a discharge petition to extend Haiti's TPS designation.  Please reach out and urge your U.S. congressional representatives to co-sponsor her bill!  The effort is being led by Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, who was supported by members of Congress at a press conference in Washington calling for urgent relief for Haitians at risk of losing Temporary Protected Status and being deported to a country engulfed by violence and a humanitarian crisis. More than 350,000 Haitians face the end of their TPS benefit after the Trump administration announced an end to Haiti’s designation as of Feb. 3. While multiple lawsuits are challenging the decision in federal court — and at least one judge has indicated she plans to rule on Feb. 2 — the looming deadline has triggered fear and uncertainty in Haitian communities nationwide.