I think a Republican in the Housing committee just suggested that someone who "doesn't want to pay their rent" could use climate change as an excuse to do that? Is it Tuesday yet? #waleg

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Good morning! It's MLK day but that's a working day in your Washington State Legislature and we are on the job. Our Monday floor time is dedicated to ceremonials honoring the good Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #waleg

When you look at your week 2 schedule and you’re struck with the undeniable urge to throw your phone into the sea 😂😬😭🫡 Session. Is. Real. #waleg

Huge congratulations to the amazing community volunteers and advocates @sngreenways.bsky.social and @fixthel8.bsky.social who paved the way for this change. I'm so proud of you. And thank you Mayor Wilson! #Seattle

It's the 4th day of session and I've got a bill on floor! HB 1500, which streamlines the process for getting resale certificates when selling a condo. I know, sounds scintillating right? Maybe better understood as an condo owner consumer protection bill. #waleg

Tim Eyman is attempting to testify at the House Transportation Committee. He appears to have pinned stickers to his suit? #waleg

Representative Walsh today is sporting a charcoal button up vest with contrasting border, classic navy blazer, and a red tie with widely spaced white stripes. #WalshWears

Good morning. It’s the third day of the legislative session. I have gone 0 days without spoiling coffee on my shirt. #waleg

My overall takeaway from State of the State: I think a good speech from the Governor, focused on mostly good priorities: affordability, fighting ICE, and progressive taxation. Still a lot of ground to walk between now and sine die, but overall I nodded more than I frowned. #waleg

State of the State 2026! We're starting with a little sportsball pandering, the Mariners and the Seahawks both won the division because of this Governor! Also return of the Sonics gets a shoutout. #waleg

Day 2! I feel like I've been here a year already. I've had a bunch of meetings already and now the joint session is convening for the State of the State speech with @governorferguson.bsky.social #waleg

In the Housing committee meeting. If you had LAMIRDs on your bingo card (Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development), HB 2269 is for you. #waleg

Last act of business -- a delegation of House members (Dems and Republicans) has been sent downstairs to the Governor's office to tell him we're called to order. We have to stay here until they get back so now we do some busy work. #waleg

Now the minority leader, Rep Stokesbary will give his remarks/rebuttal. He stands before us with hope! #waleg

With the ceremonial largely ended, we've started with the speeches. The Speaker's going straight at the impact of Trump's HR 1, the harmful impact on household affordability, access to healthcare, and care for elderly people and children with disabilities. #waleg

And just like that, the House has been called to order and the 2026 legislative session can begin! First order of the day is ceremonial activities. We just processed in, and now we do the role, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and yes, a prayer. #waleg

For those waiting breathlessly: Representative Walsh is today wearing a rather natty navy blue suit with white pinstripes and a bright daffodil sweatervest. #WalshWears #waleg

Happy first day of session! If your top concern is chemtrails and the manipulation of the weather by the government, Washington Republicans have a bill for you: lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202... #waleg

Whooooo’s ready to roll? Session starts Monday. #waleg

Exactly why I've introduced HB 2095, to adopt Canada and Europe's framework of "presumed liability" for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users. Let's take what's working in other places and make our roads safer here for everyone. #waleg

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... I’m extremely sorry to hear about the death of State Trooper Guting in Tacoma. Our roads are unsafe, and when that is the fact, we all suffer. My heart and prayers go out to her family and to all our state trooper community.

it's actually kinda funny in a way to get to the finish line of curing cancer and having the government go eh you know what. never mind

Thank you so much @wck.org for helping our communities!

Some good news.

Go now means GO NOW. Skagit County friends, make sure to check if your home needs to be evacuated.

Skagit County has issued a GO NOW evacuation order for all residents in the 100-year flood plain. Find out if your home is affected: www.skagitcounty.net/Maps/iMap/?m...

I'm on a call right now with folks at every level of government getting updated on the statewide flooding emergency. This is a very serious event, including in the Skagit River basin. Limit travel, pay attention to warnings, don't drive through water, and if told to evacuate, GO.

Do you want to come chat before session starts? The 36th LD Delegation will be holding a townhall on Monday, December 15 at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, in Room 7. Doors open at 5:30, townhall from 6-7 — I may sing a carol! 🎄 #waleg #Seattle

Not to brag but of the 15 House bills that have been pre-filed in the first week of session... 5 of them are mine 😂 🤓 You can track the bills that get prefiled here: app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/pre... If you see something you like, contact your legislator to encourage them to co-sponsor. #waleg

Good morning! Postsecondary Education and Workforce committee is gaveled in. We're getting a briefing about student mental health at higher ed institutions. #waleg

Good morning! It's just past 8 AM and the House Housing Committee has just gaveled in. We're going to be doing a work session on land banking and shared home ownership models. #waleg

🚨Bill Alert 🚨 I just dropped HB 2098, Affordable College for All. This bill would make higher education accessible to all working and middle class families in Washington State by removing an artificial cap the biggest tech companies put on their own tax rates: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?... #waleg

Just when you start thinking you're a big deal, you show up to Joint Transportation Committee to find out hat there's no seat for you or the other vice chair so you end up just sitting in the audience 😂 #waleg #humility

We’re baaaaaaaaaack. Committee Days start today! I’ll be at Joint Transportation Committee this afternoon! 🚄⛴️🚴🏾‍♀️🛫 #waleg

Way to go @pwhltorrent.bsky.social — welcome to the magical 36th legislative district (the only one in Seattle with all women elected delegation)! Sorry you didn’t take home the win today, but there will be other games and this town is ready to cheer you on.

Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.

Wishing all the Veterans in Washington State and the 36th LD a meaningful and restful Veterans Day. "[L]et us strive on to finish the work we are in to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan." -- A. Lincoln ❤️⭐

One of the best lines from the @arnoldventures.bsky.social Housing Master Class: “If you don’t want housing in your backyard, be prepared to see it on your front lawn.” Tent cities and visible homelessness are directly connected to the housing shortages in our communities. #waleg #Seattle

Having a great time at the @arnoldventures.bsky.social Housing Master Class, connecting with bipartisan legislators from across the nation on policy — and not just because Jess Bateman is here! I *rarely* get a chance to attend this kind of PD so it’s a real treat. #housingforall

Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & it’s not a mystery why. They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit. The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.

One of the weird things about my algorithm lately is it’s showing me a lot of June Lockhart content? I mean I like Turner Classic Movies maybe more than the next lady but no particular allegiance to this actress and it’s *highly* random.

Great to chat with my greenways peeps!

We are hearing from @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social on this year’s transportation agenda.

This team will change your life, but first they’ll break your heart. Great effort, fellas. We’re proud of you, and we’ll see you next year #truetotheblue #gomariners #Tridentsup #mariners #Seattle #forever 🔱🔱🔱

Seattle says: all power to the people and NO KINGS #Nokings

I’m obligated to say that defacing parking signs is a crime but…..✊🏾✊🏾#Nokings

No Kings in Seattle! #nokings

Doing my part for the buses! Let’s fix the L8!!!! @fixthel8.bsky.social

Had a great meeting today with Starbucks union members @sbworkersunited.org to learn about some of the shady union busting going on in #Seattle #Starbucks. Look forward to joining these brave folks out on their upcoming picket lines.