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WA Senate Democrats
@WASenDemocrats
News and updates from the Washington State Senate Democrats. Tweets by the SDC Communications Team.
Olympia, WA
Joined September 2008
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    BREAKING: In a historic vote, the Senate just passed #HB1240 to prohibit the sale, manufacture & import of assault weapons in Washington state — to protect our kids, reduce gun violence & put public safety over the interests of the gun industry. #WALeg
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    BREAKING: @GovInslee just signed #SB5546, Sen. Keiser's bill to cap the price of insulin at $35/mo, bringing it down from $100/mo. Insulin is a lifesaving medication & we have a responsibility to keep it affordable. #WaLeg
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    The Senate just passed #HB1630 to ban the open carry of firearms & other weapons at local government and school board meetings and prohibit weapons at election offices and vote centers. People in WA deserve public meeting spaces that are free of fear or intimidation. #waleg
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    BREAKING: House approves Sen. Patty Kuderer’s SB 5038 to ban open carry weapons within 250 feet of public demonstrations and on the #waleg campus. People exercising their First Amendment rights should be able to do so free from intimidation and fear.
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    In Washington state, we will do more than thoughts and prayers. Other commonsense gun safety measures passed by the Senate: ➡️#HB1143 requires safety training & a 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases ➡️#SB5078 increases accountability for manufacturers & dealers #WALeg
    Graphic detailing three recent gun safety bills passed by the Washington State Senate: (HB1240) assault weapons ban, (HB1143) safety training and waiting period on all firearm purchases, and (SB5078) more accountability for dealers and manufacturers.
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    BREAKING: The Senate just passed #SB1143 to extend the waiting time to purchase a firearm and require training — another commonsense measure to help keep people in Washington state safe from the scourge of gun violence. #WALeg
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    Gov. Inslee just signed #HB1851 to protect the right to safe, reliable abortion care in Washington while ending unnecessary restrictions on qualified providers. #waleg
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    BREAKING: Senate passes #SB5172 to make Washington the first state in the nation to bring the 40-hour work week to agricultural workers, finally bringing them in line with the rest of American workers who are compensated for working overtime. #waleg
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    ✔️ WA Voting Rights Act ✔️ Same-day registration ✔️ Automatic voter registration ✔️ Pre-reg. for 16/17-year-olds ✔️ DISCLOSE Act They are law! #voting #votingrights #democracy #vra #waleg
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    The House just passed #SB5078 — now both chambers of #WALeg have voted to ensure that the firearms industry is treated like every other industry & faces real consequences for irresponsible conduct and failing to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals.
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    The Senate is taking a moment to honor the @Jeopardy #GOAT Ken Jennings. You make Washington state proud! #waleg @KenJennings
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    BREAKING: Thanks to years-long sustained grassroots efforts from advocates, the Senate just passed #HB1090 to ban for-profit private prison companies from operating detention facilities in our state. #waleg #BanPrivatePrisons
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    ICYMI: Washington will be the first state to sign net neutrality regulations into law. #waleg geekwire.com/2018/washingto…
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