WA State Senate

Senate floor action updates, interim news & other information relevant to Senate business. RTs and follows ≠ endorsements.

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

We are very saddened to report that former Senator George Fleming has passed away. For those of you who didn’t have the good fortune to know him, he was a great senator and an even better person with an infectious smile and laugh.

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

We are very saddened to inform you of the passing of Senator Bill Smitherman. His wife Karen says "he really wanted people to remember him for what he tried to do, and that he had a sincere hope that people would continue to be motivated by his passion for community service".

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

We are very saddened to inform you of the passing of Senator Ken Madsen. May he be remembered for his ability to listened to one's story no matter who they were, advocated for responsible change, and for always having a good joke to tell.

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

The Washington State Senate has opened up recruitment for a work room clerk for the 2022 Legislative Session. Click the link below for more information. https://t.co/KwLab27aLM

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We are saddened to inform those following us that former Senator Dan Swecker has passed away. May he be remembered for the work he did inside and outside the Senate.

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We are sad to share the passing of former Senator Joyce Mulliken. May she be remembered for her commitment to her community, and her legacy of living life to the fullest.

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Happy Independence Day!

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

Earlier this week, a celebration was held to unveil a piece of art in INB commemorating former Senate Majority Leader Jeannette Hayner (R-16). Senator Hayner represented the 16th district 1977-1993. She served as the Senate’s first female Majority Leader from 1981 to 1983.

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

Fun Senate fact: More than three-quarters (77%) of Senate Bills & Gubernatorial Appointments since 2009 have passed with 43 or more votes. #waleg

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For those commuting via bus, a few Intercity Transit routes remain on detour tomorrow, Feb. 14.

[Intercity Transit @intercitytransi]

Intercity Transit to operate regular service on most routes Thursday, Feb. 14. Other routes will operate on modified detours due to road conditions. Details are available at https://t.co/78m7beAwFl.

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Wondering which committee meetings are cancelled & which are happening? Here is the most recent schedule for this week here at the Senate. https://t.co/Ik6YfncFl7

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Bus service in Olympia cancelled Tuesday AM. #waleg

[Intercity Transit @intercitytransi]

Due to extremely treacherous road conditions that are anticipated to worsen, all morning Intercity Transit local and Express bus service is canceled until 12 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. More info: https://t.co/YH0RiSv3Au

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

Due to severe weather conditions, the House and Senate are canceling all committee hearings on Monday, February 11th. At this point we anticipate returning to full operations on Tuesday.

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

Due to severe weather conditions, the House and Senate are canceling all committee hearings on Monday, February 11th. At this point we anticipate returning to full operations on Tuesday.

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

With the unanimous passage of HCR 4401, we are proud to announce the new Legislative Code of Conduct. See the full policy here: https://t.co/yQotUGnFpZ #waleg

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162 bills, joint memorials, & joint resolutions have been prefiled in the Senate. All will be introduced on Monday, Day 1 of the 2019 Legislative Session. See the full list here: https://t.co/ggFS97wy4v #waleg

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We could hear the bagpipes playing from the Senate Chamber! Congratulations to all the @wastatepatrol cadets who graduated today. #waleg

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Those on the capital campus may want to consider alternate routes home. This accident on I-5 southbound at Martin Way is affecting northbound traffic as well.

[Trooper Kameron Watts @wspd1pio]

What we know so far...
🔹All of SB blocked
🔹3 semis and 1 box truck involved
🔹Serious injuries
🔹Cause of collision still under investigation

[WA State Senate @WaStateSenate]

Today was the annual changing of the lightbulbs on the chandeliers in the Senate Chamber. No ladder required. It’s so much brighter in here now!

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Who's got stacks of bills??? We do! After the first week of prefiling, 15 Senate Bills & 1 Senate Joint Resolution were dropped for Legislative Session 2019. See the full list & bill texts here: https://t.co/bcAVS5jk2i #waleg