Category Archives: Government

Daily Democracy Task – Restore Voting Rights

February 18, 2020 By in Government, Legislation, Voter registration, Voting Tags: , ,
Daily Democracy Task – Restore Voting Rights

From LWVWA:

Please click here to send a message asking Senator Warnick to support SSB 6228. This bill, which would restore voting rights once someone has served their jail time, needs to be voted on in the Senate in the next two days. Contact Senator Warnick to show strong support for this legislation.

The freedom to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and Washington is a leader in providing access to the ballot for all citizens. But barriers still remain, including the numerous hurdles facing citizens who have lost the freedom to vote due to a felony conviction.

Defend democracy by taking part! Your voice counts!

Daily Democracy Task – Establish Dental Therapist

February 17, 2020 By in Government, Legislation, Lobbying Tags: ,
Daily Democracy Task – Establish Dental Therapist

Only about 25% of adults and 50% of all children have access to dental care. Establishing dental therapists would alleviate a great health care need, particularly in rural areas. Contact Representatives Dent & Ybarra to urge passage of HB 1317.

From LWVWA:

HB 1317 will improve access to dental care for many people who are locked out of the dental system, including children and adults without dental coverage, and Indian health clinics in urban settings that are not within the tribal boundaries, providing culturally appropriate care to urban Indian populations as well as individuals who are publicly insured and under-insured.

A dental therapist may only practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist and pursuant to a written practice plan contract with a supervising dentist. Contact Representatives Dent & Ybarra to pass HB 1317 today.

Defend democracy by taking part. Your voice counts!

Daily Democracy Task – Modernize Redistricting Commission

February 16, 2020 By in #Redistricting, Government, Legislation, Lobbying Tags: ,
Daily Democracy Task – Modernize Redistricting Commission

Click here to email Representatives Dent & Ybarra today with your letter of support to modernize the Redistricting Commission by passing SHB 2575.

From LWVWA:

Do you believe in increasing access to democracy, transparency in government processes, and maximizing people’s ability to give input? Do you believe in making things better before something goes wrong?

Then support passage of SHB 2575!

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Redistricting – Census 2020

February 12, 2020 By in #Redistricting, Government Tags: ,
Redistricting – Census 2020

Aimée Quinn, LWV member and Government Publications Librarian, gave a presentation to LWV members and guests on the impact the upcoming census will have on redistricting across the state.

Click here to see Aimée’s presentation, developed from slides created by Alison McCaffree.

For the first time ever, the 2020 Census will be conducted online.

Redistricting in Washington State

The impact of the census cannot be understated as it will drive everything from allocation of federal funds to creating and/or changing legislative and congressional district boundaries.

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#DailyDemocracyTask – End Juvenile Solitary Confinement

February 10, 2020 By in Government, Legislation Tags: , ,
#DailyDemocracyTask – End Juvenile Solitary Confinement

Contact Senator Warnick on the Senate Ways & Means Committee today,  and ask her to pass SSB 6112 out of committee and onto the floor for a vote.

Solitary confinement isn’t good for anyone, but it’s especially harmful to juveniles because their brains are still developing.

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#DailyDemocracyTask – Require Health Insurers to Disclose Benefit Gaps

February 9, 2020 By in Government, Legislation, Lobbying Tags: , Leave a comment
#DailyDemocracyTask – Require Health Insurers to Disclose Benefit Gaps

SB 6400 requires insurers to inform enrollees when policy does not include mandated benefits

SB 6400 is scheduled for public hearing in Senate Ways and Means on Monday, February 10 at 10:00 AM and an executive session on Tuesday, February 11 at 10:00 AM. Contact Senator Warnick, who sits on Ways and Means, to urge her support for passage.

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