Legislation and Appropriations

Throughout her tenure, Representative Morgan has tackled legislative challenges with a high rate of bipartisan support spanning education, healthcare, equity in farming and ranching, racial reconciliation, housing stability, and economic development.

HB 1016 (2021, passed 89-9): Recognizes Juneteenth as a state-paid holiday.

Watch the Senate State Government & Elections Committee hearing:

HB 2602 (2020, passed 87-10): Creation of the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act aimed to eliminate natural hair-based discrimination across all 50 states.

Watch the House Floor Debate - February 12:

HB 1520 (2020, passed 97-0): Ensures election dates are displayed on ballot envelopes.

Watch the House Floor Debate - March 1:

HB 2018 (2019, passed 96-0): Protects against harassment in the legislature.

Watch the House Floor Debate - March 7:

HB 1827 (2022, died in Senate): Creation of a community reinvestment account and community reinvestment program.

Watch the House Floor Debate - February 12:

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HB 1210 (2022, passed 83-13): Updates cannabis terminology to be more inclusive.

Watch the House Commerce & Gaming Committee hearing:

HB 1443 (2021, passed 60-36): Furthers equity in the cannabis industry.

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HB 1688 (2019, passed 97-0): Concerns resident student status applied to veterans.

Watch the House Floor Debate - March 4:

HB 1020 (2023, passed 87-9): Designates Suciasaurus Rex as Washington’s state dinosaur.

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Watch the Senate State Government and Elections Committee hearing:

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Farming & Ranching: $200,000 has been allocated to assess the suitability of lands, while $180,000 is designated for promoting equity in farming and ranching.

Institute for Black Justice (IBJ) Thrive Center: $75,000 has been allocated to the IBJ Thrive Center.

A hospital study addressing marginalized communities' needs has been allocated $500,000.

Homeless Shelter in Spanaway: In the 2023-2024 session, $1.875 million has been allocated toward a homeless shelter in Spanaway on Pacific Ave S and 174th.

Maritime University: $150,000 has been allocated for a Maritime University study.

Sex Trafficking Education: $135,000 has been allocated to sex trafficking education.

Community Reinvestment Fund and Reconciliation Account: $200 million proposed to address the disproportionate impacts of the War on Drugs and systemic racism. This bill died in the Senate.

TOTAL

$2million+ Invested in supporting diverse and essential initiatives.

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