Legislative Priorities
Promoting equitable access to opportunities and resources across Washington
Our legislative and rulemaking priorities, policy recommendations, and consultation with state agencies focuses on co-creating a seamless, integrated, world-class, equitable and just public service delivery system where a team of actively engaged public servants bring their whole self a to work to provide a superior customer experience to Washingtonians seeking assistance. We will partner with others to decrease inequities in employment and contracting, improve access to state services, and surpass accessibility (language, physical, technological/internet) requirements across state government.
Equity in Session: Season 3 Episode 2
Welcome back to Equity in Session! In episode 2, Omar Santana-Gomez, Legislative Director for the Office of Equity, shares an update as the 2026 legislative session comes close to the finish line.
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Equity in Session: Season 3 Episode 1
Welcome to the first Equity in Session video of the 2026 legislative session! In this episode, Omar Santana-Gomez, Legislative Director for the Office of Equity, shares a quick and helpful overview of what's happening at the Washington State Legislature and how you can get involved.
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Equity in Session: Season 2 Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Equity in Session - we are so excited to be back! This year, instead of weekly updates, the Office of Equity will deliver key updates throughout the 2025 legislative session. In this episode, we kick off with Omar Santana-Gomez, our Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, who sets the stage for what's to come. We also feature a special video from Rep. April Berg as part of her series, Berg Bill Basics. Finally, Senior Policy & Legislative Affairs Advisor, Patrick Stickney, guides us through his segment, Bills to Watch. Stay tuned for insightful updates and important legislative information.
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Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE)
- HB 1933 Supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner.
- HB 1541/SB 5616 Establishing the nothing about us without us act.
- HB 1905/SB 5894 Including protected classes in the Washington equal pay and opportunities act.
- HB 2080 Establishing day habilitation services for persons with developmental disabilities.
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
- HB 1095/SB 5109 Creating a wage replacement program for certain Washington workers excluded from unemployment insurance.
- HB 1944 Establishing a running start for the trades grant program.
- HB 1895/SB 5839 Modifying the working families' tax credit by clarifying the refundable nature of the credit, the application requirements, and the eligibility verification process.
Women's Commission
The commission was established to serve a distinct role within the Office of the Governor: to advocate for legislation that advances equity and removes systemic barriers for women and girls.
