Posts Tagged ‘Legislative’
Closing the Digital Equity Divide
by Deirdre Bissonnette, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife The COVID-19 pandemic caused a digital revolution in the way many people work. A huge portion of what we did in person for our jobs suddenly had to be migrated online. Digital technology makes teleworking possible. However, the pandemic exacerbated inequities in digital access, especially for…
Periods are No Problem: Middle School Students to Speak About Their Non-Profit Supporting Free Menstrual Care Products in Schools
By Dierdre Bissonnette and Leslie Wolff, ICSEW Legislative & Policy Co-Chairs Period poverty is the burden that lack of access to menstrual products can present. Financial burdens or perceived taboos around the topic of menstruation can cause people who are menstruating to go without. And health advocates say it can have a ripple effect. This…
Long-Term Care and Sasquatch: An Update on the Legislative Session
Editor’s note: This commentary was originally published on the Employment Security Department’s legislative blog. From ESD Government Relations Director Nick Streuli: Today marks the first policy cutoff date for bills to pass their respective committees to remain alive, followed by next Tuesday’s fiscal cutoff date. Once we pass these milestones, the number of daily bill…
ICSEW Bill Alert: SB 6672
As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160 and RCW 42.52.180,…
ICSEW Bill Alert SJ 5291
As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…
2019 Transition Celebration Recap
Story and Photos by Tanyah Williams, Washington State Patrol & Rachel Friederich ICSEW Communications Chair More than 60 ICSEW members and guests attended the ICSEW’s annual Transition Ceremony & Celebration at the Washington State Legislative Building in Olympia July 16. The ICSEW welcomed 31 people who had become representatives or alternate members for their state agencies over…
Making the Legislature Work for You
Chris Vance spoke at the ICSEW November General Membership meeting about the legislative process of bills in Washington state. A lengthy process with many avenues of change, collaboration, and voting allow very few bills to make it to the final vote. Typically, a bill travels through nine steps and will move from the rules committee,…
Legislative Update
As we near a potential government shutdown it is important to keep informed and be smart about sharing information that might be untrue. The second special session ends on June 22nd. Be sure check your sources and read from reputable news sources. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) budget information: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/budget/budgets.asp Many people in your…
Legislation Update
As we continue into another Special Session the Legislative and Policy Subcommittee will continue to update you on currently moving bills. If an item is adopted into law or dead it will be removed from the list. ICSEW encourages each person to let your voice be heard and to be your own advocate. Start by…
Legislation Update
As we continue into another Special Session the Legislative and Policy Subcommittee will continue to update you on currently moving bills. If an item is adopted into law or dead it will be removed from the list. ICSEW encourages each person to let your voice be heard and to be your own advocate. Start by…