Committees
- Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance (Chair)
- Transportation (Vice Co-Chair)
- Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
Olympia Office
239 Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA 98504-0444
(360) 786-7686
District Office
Senator Steve Hobbs
c/o Lake Stevens Fire Dept.
1825 South Lake Stevens Road
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Local Governments
News
Guest Editorial by Sen. Hobbs: Voting my conscience and for my district’s beliefs 5/22/2013
The guest editorial below was written by Sen. Steve Hobbs and was published on May 21 in the Lake Stevens Journal. You can also read the article here.
Hobbs’ “Facebook Bill” signed by Gov. Inslee 5/21/2013
A bill that will protect the privacy of Washingtonians who wish to keep their social media passwords to themselves and away from their employers was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Senate Bill 5211, sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, would make it illegal for any employer or potential employer in the state to request a password or any related account information for the purpose of gaining access to any social networking site maintained by a current or prospective employee.
Governor signs Hobbs’ bill encouraging use of specialty courts to aid returning veterans 5/15/2013
Current research indicates one in five veterans suffer from some type of behavioral health issue once they return to civilian life.
Which is why Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, sponsored Senate Bill 5797 which encourages the use of specialty courts in the state, with an emphasis on the use of Veterans Treatment Courts. The bill was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday.
Governor signs four Hobbs’ bills into law, including Part 2 of Fair Tenant Screening Act 4/23/2013
Four bills sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, were signed into law Tuesday, headlined by Senate Bill 5568 which will help victims of domestic violence have fair and equal access to housing.
Hobbs: Port of Everett rail upgrade will create jobs, expand business 4/18/2013
An amendment to the transportation budget put forward by Sens. Nick Harper, D-Everett, and Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, will create jobs and expand the import/export ability of the Port of Everett.
“Facebook Bill” clears House, will return to Senate for concurrence 4/17/2013
An amended version of Senate Bill 5211, sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, cleared the House of Representatives on Wednesday and will return to the Senate for a concurrence vote.
Sen. Hobbs’ bills to help veterans, domestic violence victims clear House 4/12/2013
A pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, received near unanimous and bipartisan support Friday from the House of Representatives.
Senate Bill 5568, which ensures victims of domestic violence have fair and equal access to housing, cleared the House unanimously and now awaits the governor's signature. Senate Bill 5797, which encourages the use of specialty courts with an emphasis on the use of Veterans Treatment Courts, was amended and will return to the Senate for further consideration.
Sen. Hobbs delivers transportation improvements along SR 9 4/3/2013
Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, said he was pleased Wednesday following the unveiling of the Senate's bipartisan transportation budget which included $25.8 million in improvements to the State Route 9 corridor.
"Anyone who uses SR 9 knows there is room for improvement," said Hobbs, vice co-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. "This money will not only make those improvements, it will also lead to the creation of jobs and a quicker commute for thousands of people throughout Snohomish County."
