TURNING PRIORITIES INTO ACTION

Turning ideas into results takes more than talk. It takes persistence, collaboration, and a willingness to bring people together to solve problems. In Olympia, meaningful progress often happens by building support across communities and focusing on practical solutions that improve people's lives.

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From expanding access to higher education and protecting workers' rights to strengthening support for families and local communities, the focus has remained on delivering results that create opportunity and address the challenges Washingtonians face every day.

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Among Joe's recent legislative session accomplishments:

• Championed HB 2532, a bill that improves public health and increases public safety by banning the sale of nitrous oxide products that were previously marketed to children and sold in retail establishments

• Sponsored HB 2467, bipartisan legislation that increases access to the outdoors and supports our state's economy by making it easier for people to purchase fifth-wheel trailers, recreational vehicles that Washingtonians previously had to go out-of-state to buy

• Sponsored HB 1540, a bill that expanded eligibility to the state's Supporting Student Experiencing Homelessness project for students at Northwest Indian College, helping students access resources for basic needs so they can complete their education

• Sponsored companion legislation to SB 5480, a bill that restricts medical debt from impacting people's credit, protecting consumers from burdens associated with medical debt and accessing the healthcare they need.

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While these accomplishments have made a real impact, there is still more work to do. Rising costs, housing affordability, access to healthcare, and public safety remain real challenges for families across Whatcom County. That's why the focus remains on building on this progress and continuing to deliver results for the communities that call Whatcom County home.