WA State LGBTQ Commission CALL TO ACTION 2/10/2023

Office of the Governor / Office of Financial Management sent this bulletin at 02/10/2023 05:00 PM PST

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission invites our community to be active participants of the legislative process. Every Friday afternoon during the remainder of the legislative session, the LGBTQ Commission will be sending this “Call to Action” announcement with updates on bills our Commissioners have adopted as priority legislation. When appropriate, we will share a specific action – such as signing up “PRO” or “CON”, or the opportunity to testify virtually or in person. Please feel free to share this “Call to Action” with your networks..

SB 5114 - Supporting adults with lived experience of sex trafficking

2/13 Public Hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4 PM*

SB 5355 - Mandating instruction on sex trafficking prevention and identification for students in grades seven through 12.

2/13 Executive Session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4 PM*

HB 1723 - Concerning equity and environmental justice in the growth management act.

2/14 Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM*

SB 5186 - Requiring antidiscrimination clauses in public contracting.

2/14 Executive Session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM*

SB 5599 - Supporting youth and young adults seeking protected health care services.

2/14 Executive Session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM*

SB 5241 - Concerning material changes to the operations and governance structure of participants in the health care marketplace.

2/16 Executive Session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8 AM*

SB 5651 - Concerning equity and environmental justice in the growth management act.

2/16 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs at 10:30 AM*

Find your district here.

Find committee members here.

Find emails for all Legislators here.

*All times listed are subject to change by the legislature.

You can view the full list of bills we are watching this session here.

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