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Sen. Prentice adjourns the 2012 Regular Session 3/9/2012
On the final day of every legislative session, crowds fill the Senate floor to watch Senate President Brad Owen bring the session to a close with a final, long-awaited rap of his gavel -- until this year, when he handed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tem Margarita Prentice. It was a gracious gesture and a warm moment as the retiring Sen. Prentice gaveled the last regular session Sine Die of her long and historic career.
Sen. Prentice’s e-newsletter 8/19/2011 8/19/2011
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
Hopefully, you've been able to enjoy some summer fun in our cool weather. There are a lot of local political activities going on in our communities but it's been a quiet legislative interim so far. However, there are some updates provided below that impact our district.
Prentice end of session newsletter 6/28/2011
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 05/06/2011 5/6/2011
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
The second week of “Special Session” is almost complete. Some good bills have passed and sent to the Governor. Others are still being debated, reworked and the budget discussions continue.
New law brings clarity, prevents fraud against those seeking immigration 5/3/2011
An important bill for immigrant consumers has been prime sponsored by Sen. Margarita Prentice, D-Renton and signed into law by the governor. Senate Bill 5023 clarifies that only a licensed attorney or a federally recognized individual can represent people who want visas, temporary or permanent residency status. This Attorney General (AG) request bill was also primed in the House by Rep. Phyllis Kenney.
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 04/15/2011 4/15/2011
Dear Friends and neighbors:
It's April 15th -- the 95th day of this 105-day session and NOT tax due day!! Without filing for an extension, we have until midnight, Monday, the 18thto get our Federal taxes in the mail.
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 04/01/2011 4/1/2011
Dear Friends and neighbors:
Happy Spring, Daylight Savings time, and April Fools’ day! April 1st means there are 23 constitutional days remaining in the regular 2011 session. The recent budget forecast predicts continued declining revenues - $800 million less than expected - so the hardest work is still ahead. You can try out your ideas to balance the budget via the Senate Democrats website using the Governor’s budget calculator by clicking here.
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 03/11/2011 3/11/2011
Dear Friends and neighbors:
Through rain, snow, sleet and hail, we've made it to the halfway mark of the 105 day session! Historically, fewer bills have been introduced this year but the intensity and sense of purpose have not diminished! E-mails, voice mails and letters continue to come in record numbers. It's great to have the up to date concerns of our 11th district citizens on a regular basis. Be sure to contact me with questions, ideas and suggestions so you can be provided accurate, up-to-date information.
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 03/04/2011 3/11/2011
Dear Friends and neighbors:
Eight weeks of session and two major deadlines in this year’s legislative calendar have passed. Bills not voted on by March 7th are no longer active but can be considered again next year. Now the bills have to make it out of the committees by Friday, the 25th and then the full Senate by Tuesday, April 12th before the governor can sign any of them into law. You can follow the progress of all bills here.
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 02/21/2011 2/21/2011
Dear Friends and neighbors:
This is the end of the 6th week of a 105 day session and the first deadline, commonly referred to as a 'cutoff,' is today. Bills that did not have enough votes to get out of committee will not see any further action. The next two weeks begin another important phase of the legislative process. The next cut off is March 7th - the last day for the House and Senate to vote on their own bills. The committee process will begin again with the Senate hearing House bills until another cut off on March 25th.
