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Posted March 28th, 2007 by Kristin
Breaking news: A Family Leave Insurance bill just passed the Washington State Senate, and now is moving to the State House. MomsRising members in WA are calling their 2 State Representatives and posting what they learn about how their elected officials plan to vote here. The more YES votes we count, the more MOMentum we'll generate to pass this bill. *Ready to post what you've heard in Washington? Just click the blog title above, or click on the "Read full post" link below. Then scroll down to the end of web page--through all of the comments/blog text--to the "Post a Comment" section. Fill in the blanks with your text. Then when you are finished don't forget to click the "Post Comment" button at the very bottom of the page.
Rep Tom Campbell, 2nd Dist
Rep Campbell is a cosponsor of the bill and he's voting in favor!
Rep McCune, 2nd Dist
I e-mailed Rep McCune and he says he will seriously consider the merits of the bill because his constituents' input is important! His phone number is 360-786-7824.
Hudgins is YES... I think.
Zack Hudgins is a yes:
Yes from Sherry Appleton
Here is her response to my email:
I do support family leave and was a co-sponsor of the House legislation.
Sherry
Representative Sherry Appleton
Vice Chair, State Government and Tribal Affairs 23rd Legislative District, Position 1 John L. O'Brien Building, 424
360-786-7934
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
- Benjamin Franklin
Goodman (45th) says YES!
I spoke with this office today received a voice message returning my call that Rep. Roger Goodman is VERY MUCH IN FAVOR of SB 5659 and will vote YES! Woo hoo!
Joe McDermott - 34th district (west seattle)
Email reply:
As long as this legislation continues to cover all families,
I look forward to supporting it in the House of Representatives. The
Senate recently passed a version of this legislation that continues to
cover all families, and now it comes to the House for our consideration.
Rep. Mary Helen Roberts voting YES
"Thank you for your email concerning SB 5659, relating to family leave
insurance. I am looking forward to voting for this bill if it reaches
the floor of the House for action.
I appreciate you taking the time to share you view with me on this
important issue.
Sincerely,
Mary Helen Roberts"
Larry Springer says probable yes!
Thanks for the email. SB 5659 was approved by the Senate after several
amendments were adopted. I have not reviewed the amended bill as yet
but will study it carefully when it comes to the House floor for a vote.
I have spoken with the founder of Momsrising.org regarding the bill and
am inclined to support it. That being said, I will await making a final
decision until I have the opportunity to discuss the bill with my
colleagues.
As the owner of a small retail store, I am always concerned about
legislation's affect on small businesses and always weigh both sides of
issues carefully before making a decision. However, there appears to be
minimal impact on employers which is encouraging.
Mike Sells
E-mailed:
I will be supporting HB 5659 when it comes to the House floor for a vote.
Mike Sells, State Representative
38th Legislative District
Lucuab, Cely [Lucuab.Cely@leg.wa.gov]; on behalf of; Hasegawa, R
Below is the update on SB 5659. I am not in the House committee on Commerce and Labor, if this bill moves to one of the committees I am in or on the House floor for a vote, I will keep your thoughts in mind.
Take care.
Bob Hasegawa
IN THE HOUSE SB 5659 (this is current status of the Senate bill in the
House)
Mar 15 First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
Mar 20 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)