Sen. Curtis King

Maddy summarySB 5265 expands the minimum experience requirements for electrical inspectors appointed by the Washington State Director of Labor and Industries. It allows individuals to qualify if they hold a state-issued journey level electrician certificate and have eight years of experience in the electrical construction trade. Importantly, four of these eight years must have been gained after obtaining a journey level electrician license or certificate by examination from another state with a reciprocal licensing agreement. This change broadens the pathways for experienced electricians from other states to become electrical inspectors in Washington.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 8655 honors and commemorates the life and legacy of Ralph Munro, a former five-term Secretary of State for Washington. It recognizes his extensive contributions to the state, including his work in disability rights, environmental protection, and social services.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 8653 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Washington State Senate. It honors and reaffirms the strong bilateral relationship between Washington state and Taiwan, encompassing trade, education, and cultural exchanges. The resolution expresses the Senate's commitment to strengthening this relationship, recognizing Taiwan's participation in international organizations, and supporting a closer economic and trade partnership.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 8640 is a commemorative resolution that honors Senator Karen Lynn Keiser for her nearly 30 years of service in the Washington State Legislature. It commends her for her work on health care reform, establishing the Washington Health Benefit Exchange and Paid Family and Medical Leave program, and championing policies for working families.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (not a law) honoring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people in Washington state. It recognizes the disproportionate violence they face, acknowledges Washington's high rate of such cases, and expresses the Senate's solidarity with affected families, tribal nations, and advocates. The resolution does not create new legal requirements or funding but aims to raise awareness and support ongoing efforts to address this crisis. It was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 8633 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Washington State Senate on April 9, 2025, to formally recognize and honor the workforce of Washington's forest products industry. It acknowledges the industry's role in supporting over 100,000 jobs (including 42,000 direct jobs), sustaining rural economies, and contributing to environmental benefits like carbon storage and habitat restoration. The resolution highlights the sector's importance as a renewable resource provider and essential employer in rural communities, particularly through union-backed mills. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for workers and the industry's economic and environmental contributions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 8635) recognizes and encourages Washington state residents to celebrate Filipino American educators during October's Filipino American History Month, beginning in 2025. It directly affects Washington citizens and organizations by urging them to acknowledge the contributions of Filipino American educators to public schools, higher education, and community fields. The resolution does not create new laws but formally calls for recognition of these educators' work, referencing their historical impact and listing notable individuals in the state. It directs copies to educational institutions, historical societies, and community groups to support this observance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) recognizing the 90th Annual Junior Livestock Show in Spokane. It honors the event, which showcases youth raising livestock through 4-H and FFA programs, and acknowledges its 90-year history, educational role, and support for agricultural education (including $13,000 in scholarships for students). The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate’s formal recognition of the event’s significance to the Pacific Northwest agricultural community. Adopted on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Washington State Senate on March 7, 2025, to mark the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama (1965). It honors the bravery of civil rights activists like Amelia Boynton Robinson, John Lewis, and Jimmie Lee Jackson, who faced violent suppression while marching for voting rights. The resolution acknowledges the historical events that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and urges Washington citizens to remember this pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. It has no legislative effect, serving solely as a symbolic recognition of these historical events.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 8625) honoring Ana Mari Cauce, the University of Washington's 33rd President, for her service to the university and state. The resolution formally commends her leadership, decades of faculty work, advocacy for student access (including the Husky Promise program), and contributions to higher education. It does not create any new laws or funding; it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation by sending the resolution to President Cauce. The resolution was adopted by the Washington State Senate on March 4, 2025.