2105 – requires
public bodies to post the agenda online 24 hours before the meeting SUPPORT
2121 – train
public employees for open records SUPPORT
Sunday, January 12, 2014
2148, 2127, 2139 Monday hearing
All are being heard by the same committee Monday the 13th at 1:30PM in the House. There will be a huge crown due to 2148 so you can't miss it.
2148 is obviously bad as it requires all insurance to cover abortion if it covers pregnancy.
2127 and 2139 created oversight of medical personnel. It is reprogramming, I mean retraining, on topics the bodies choose. I suspect the topic of choice will be abortion, birth control, sexual identity, you get the picture.
Come if you can to sign in opposed to the bills. You don't have to stay. You are on record, the press looks at the people in the halls. There will be plenty of people in the overflow rooms. I go, sign in, look for someone taking pictures, pose, and go run errands. No sense wasting a drive to Olympia.
If you can't attend, call the hotline. For the 2 suspect bills, just they seem unnecessary since they have no real pressing purpose and we are supposed to be saving money. Can be used to intimidate people with unpopular views, whether prolife, natural substances v big pharma, etc.
2148 is obviously bad as it requires all insurance to cover abortion if it covers pregnancy.
2127 and 2139 created oversight of medical personnel. It is reprogramming, I mean retraining, on topics the bodies choose. I suspect the topic of choice will be abortion, birth control, sexual identity, you get the picture.
Come if you can to sign in opposed to the bills. You don't have to stay. You are on record, the press looks at the people in the halls. There will be plenty of people in the overflow rooms. I go, sign in, look for someone taking pictures, pose, and go run errands. No sense wasting a drive to Olympia.
If you can't attend, call the hotline. For the 2 suspect bills, just they seem unnecessary since they have no real pressing purpose and we are supposed to be saving money. Can be used to intimidate people with unpopular views, whether prolife, natural substances v big pharma, etc.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
ballot measures
Really, really long list of bills to be introduced and they waited until Friday. I am working on it.
There are 2 initiatives that if passed will not have to go to the ballot and 3 constitutional amendments that if passed will be on the ballot.
The initiatives are competing gun control issues.
594 wants more background checks - this is not an issue, keeping track of the people they already know are dangerous doesn't happen and that is an issue. OPPOSE
591 restricts taking of firearms without due process and forbids background checks past federal standards. SUPPORT
4211 changes the constitution to require a 3/5 vote of both houses to raise taxes like the voters keep passing but the court said we can't. SUPPORT
4213 creates term limits for legislators. This can be a mixed bag, but there are only a few people we would like to stay compared to the opposite so SUPPORT
4212 is emergency powers. I need to do more research on this one. Yes, we need to be prepared, but considering who is in power, not sure they don't already have enough power. We have survived thus far without it and through a world war when a shell landed in Oregon.
There are 2 initiatives that if passed will not have to go to the ballot and 3 constitutional amendments that if passed will be on the ballot.
The initiatives are competing gun control issues.
594 wants more background checks - this is not an issue, keeping track of the people they already know are dangerous doesn't happen and that is an issue. OPPOSE
591 restricts taking of firearms without due process and forbids background checks past federal standards. SUPPORT
4211 changes the constitution to require a 3/5 vote of both houses to raise taxes like the voters keep passing but the court said we can't. SUPPORT
4213 creates term limits for legislators. This can be a mixed bag, but there are only a few people we would like to stay compared to the opposite so SUPPORT
4212 is emergency powers. I need to do more research on this one. Yes, we need to be prepared, but considering who is in power, not sure they don't already have enough power. We have survived thus far without it and through a world war when a shell landed in Oregon.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Legislative Hotline number
1-800-562-6000
Just call. They want your address and then will relay your message to all 3 of your representatives.
Just call. They want your address and then will relay your message to all 3 of your representatives.
hearing
No bills have been introduced in the legislature. There is no list of bills being introduced on Monday. However, "in anticipation of house activity a hearing has been set for Monday the 13th at 1:30 PM. This is a repeat of mandatory coverage of abortion 1044 from last year. NOOOOOOO.
Healthcare and Wellness Committee
Healthcare and Wellness Committee
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Senator Shin
I am pasting a Q13 news article in part.
In his letter to the Gov. Jay Inslee, his legislative colleagues and his constituents, Shin said, ““It is with the deepest regret that I resign from the Senate. I have loved this place and the work we do here on behalf of the people of Washington. Unfortunately, I have determined with the assistance of my family that recent health problems and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease make it impossible for me to represent my constituents in the manner they deserve.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support over the years. It has been a tremendous privilege to be a member of the State Senate and work with such wonderful colleagues. I am grateful for the camaraderie, the work we accomplished, and the valuable lessons learned. I would also like to thank my wife and children for their love, support, and shared belief in the importance of service. Most of all, I would like to express my thanks to the citizens of the 21st Legislative District, who placed their trust in my stewardship for all of these years; it has been my honor and privilege to serve them for the past 17 years. I look forward to assisting the Senate in making this transition as smooth as possible.”
Read more: http://q13fox.com/2014/01/07/citing-alzheimers-diagnosis-state-sen-shin-d-edmonds-resigns/#ixzz2pnGahKza
I think Ed Murray will soon resign as well and I am still waiting to hear who will replace gary Alexander in the House.
In his letter to the Gov. Jay Inslee, his legislative colleagues and his constituents, Shin said, ““It is with the deepest regret that I resign from the Senate. I have loved this place and the work we do here on behalf of the people of Washington. Unfortunately, I have determined with the assistance of my family that recent health problems and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease make it impossible for me to represent my constituents in the manner they deserve.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support over the years. It has been a tremendous privilege to be a member of the State Senate and work with such wonderful colleagues. I am grateful for the camaraderie, the work we accomplished, and the valuable lessons learned. I would also like to thank my wife and children for their love, support, and shared belief in the importance of service. Most of all, I would like to express my thanks to the citizens of the 21st Legislative District, who placed their trust in my stewardship for all of these years; it has been my honor and privilege to serve them for the past 17 years. I look forward to assisting the Senate in making this transition as smooth as possible.”
Read more: http://q13fox.com/2014/01/07/citing-alzheimers-diagnosis-state-sen-shin-d-edmonds-resigns/#ixzz2pnGahKza
I think Ed Murray will soon resign as well and I am still waiting to hear who will replace gary Alexander in the House.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Boeing donation and vote
The documents show that Boeing gave the maximum donation of $900 to seven lawmakers, for a total of $6,300. The donations were made on Nov. 5, the day before Gov. Jay Inslee called a special session to approve tax incentives valued at some $9 billion.
In the donations ahead of the special session, Boeing supported Republican Sens. John Braun, Sharon Brown and John Smith; Republican Reps. Norm Johnson, Charles Ross and Shelly Short; and Democratic Rep. Dave Upthegrove.
Six of the seven voted for the tax package, while Ross was excused from voting.
"You shall avoid even the appearance of evil."
In the donations ahead of the special session, Boeing supported Republican Sens. John Braun, Sharon Brown and John Smith; Republican Reps. Norm Johnson, Charles Ross and Shelly Short; and Democratic Rep. Dave Upthegrove.
Six of the seven voted for the tax package, while Ross was excused from voting.
"You shall avoid even the appearance of evil."
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