• Wrap Up: Legislative Session 2025

    2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up By Brooke Davies (legislative lobbyist) & D’Arcy Harrison (legislative lead) This is the beginning of the 2 yr 2025-26 biennium in WA state. The 105-day 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on Sunday, April 27th, at 6:31pm. During the last week of the session, the legislature focused on reconciling differences on bills passed by the House and Senate, passing major new taxes, and negotiating the final 2025-27 Operating, Capital and Transportation Budgets. This session in total there were 2,535 bills introduced and ultimately 432 passed the legislature. The Governor also had the option to veto a bill entirely or veto a specific section or appropriation within a bill.…

  • 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

    This 2023 legislative session in Olympia- Cosmetologists of WA United has had the privilege and opportunity to work with Brooke Davies legislative lobbyist for the entire 2022-23 year. This is due to and in appreciation of enrolled COWU Member Advocates and their keen support of the Personal Services industry through our statewide trade association. Their voting participation, fundraising & yearly dues affords the industry a daily and strong presence in Olympia. This has proven invaluable towards proactive work on legislation that impacts our careers and businesses. Brooke works closely with COWU Western Washington Legislative Lead, D’Arcy Harrison, and they are able to corral and finagle conversations with bill sponsors in…