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• Financial Institutions & Insurance
• Ways & Means

Term ends January 2009

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Hatfield moves bill to protect farmlands

OLYMPIA – A bill supported by Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, to help maintain the commercial viability of Washington’s farmlands was amended and passed by the House April 13. Once the Senate has concurred with the amendments the bill will move to the governor for her signature. more>>>

April 10, 2007

Grain elevator bill moves out of Senate with strong support

OLYMPIA – The Port of Longview is one step closer to becoming the home of a new grain export facility with the passage of Senate Bill 5805 by the Senate on April 9. more>>>

Streamlined procedures for missing persons signed into law

OLYMPIA – When a child goes missing, time and information are crucial factors in ensuring a successful recovery and happy reunion with family members. Monday, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, to streamline the processes used by the law enforcement community to execute a missing persons report. more>>>

Senate moves bills to protect farmlands

OLYMPIA – Bills supported by Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, to help maintain the commercial viability of Washington’s farmlands recognize the need to protect Washington agriculture from future regulation under critical area ordinances. more>>>

March 1, 2007

State Senate cuts costs for student textbooks, thanks to Hatfield bill

OLYMPIA – A bill inspired by a Grays Harbor College student and sponsored by Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, is a giant step closer to becoming a state law that will make textbooks and course materials more affordable for students of Washington community and technical colleges. more>>>

Feb. 8, 2007

Crabbers make compelling case in Senate committee

OLYMPIA – For years, Washington crabbers have struggled with competition and the long-term sustainability of their livelihood. This week, they presented their remedy to the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation Committee. more>>>

Jan. 19, 2007

Hatfield moves to streamline missing persons procedures

OLYMPIA – When a child goes missing, time and information are two crucial factors that law enforcement officials have to deal with to ensure a successful recovery and happy reunion with family members. Wednesday, lawmakers in the Senate Judiciary Committee began considering a bill that seeks to streamline the current processes used by the law enforcement community to execute a missing persons report. more>>>

Jan. 18, 2007

Bill would make small farm assistance program permanent

OLYMPIA – Since 2001, the state Department of Agriculture has administered a temporary program that helps small family farms in the direct marketing of their products. Last week the Senate Agriculture & Rural Economic Development Committee took steps to make that program permanent. more>>>

Jan. 15, 2007

Sen. Hatfield sworn in as 2007 legislative session kicks off

OLYMPIA – Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, was sworn in Monday to represent the 19th Legislative District.

“I’m very excited to be serving the citizens of the 19th District again,” Hatfield said. “I’m especially proud to have been chosen by my Senate colleagues to serve on three very influential committees.” more>>>