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A session review from Olympia 5/10/2012
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Thank you for subscribing to my e-newsletter. The legislative session is now over and the budget recently signed by the governor. So, I want to first take the opportunity to thank all of you who contacted me this session, and for sharing your ideas and priorities. Many of you came down to Olympia to visit, and even more of you took a few minutes out of your day to write and/or call. I very much appreciate your outreach to me.
Governor signs Frockt bills for consumer protection, higher education and transit 4/4/2012
OLYMPIA - Having been appointed in November after a tragic loss to the district, Sen. David Frockt’s first session in the Washington State Senate was a whirlwind that resulted in over a half-dozen bills being sent to the desk of Gov. Chris Gregoire, who completed her regular session bill signings last Friday.
Sen. Frockt statement on the signing of the healthcare exchange bill 3/23/2012
OLYMPIA- Sen. David Frockt released the following statement on the governors’ signing of House Bill 2319, establishing Washington’s healthcare exchange:
VIDEO – Sen. Frockt speaks on health care concerns for women 3/23/2012
On March 20th, Sen. David Frockt spoke at a press event concerning women’s health care and the recent statements and issues concerning coverage of contraceptives.
Governor signs Fair Tenant Screening Act 3/15/2012
OLYMPIA - Governor Chris Gregoire has signed a bill into law which is designed to clarify the process an applicant goes through to rent a home or apartment.
RADIO – Sen. Frockt discusses budget with KOMO Newsradio 3/8/2012
On Thursday, Sen. David Frockt discussed the budget debate on KOMO Newsradio's "Newsline PM" with Ken Schram.
Governor signs financial aid counseling bill into law 3/7/2012
OLYMPIA – College students applying for financial aid will receive more information on the contract they are entering into under a bill approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor.
Frockt E-impersonation bill signed by governor 3/7/2012
OLYMPIA - Victims of electronic impersonation will be able to find redress through the civil court system under a bill signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday.
Sen. Frockt speaks in favor of amendments to benefit education 3/6/2012
During Friday's debate on the supplemental budget proposal, all but one amendment proposed by Senate Democrats was defeated. However, every amendment featured stirring arguments in favor of their adoption, including these by Sen. Frockt, speaking in favor of an amendment to invest in teacher training and to maintain the National Board and Professional Teaching Standard Certification Bonus.
Sen. Frockt speaks in support of the newly created healthcare exchange 3/2/2012
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