The 2011 regular session of the Washington State Legislature is
scheduled to begin Jan. 10. The state League will again have its
legislative action team in place and will lobby for its
priorities.
League’s Priorities for the 2011 Legislative Session
Strengthen Democracy
– support public campaign financing for judicial positions
– protect state funding that invests in programs to promote a more
positive future for all citizens
Support Education, Early Learning, Families and Children
– support development of a funding system for the K-12 basic
education structure
– protect state and federal funding to meet basic needs of families
and children
– promote policies and programs that promote the well-being and
safety of all children
– improve and support child care program quality and access for
low-income families
Improve Access to Health Care
– guarantee access for all residents in comprehensive, uniform, and
affordable health services
– use implementation of the Affordable Care Act to help maintain
funding for public health, health coverage for low income
populations, and for incentives for primary care doctors to work in
under-served areas
Protect Natural Resources and Human Health
– provide clean energy and good health by transitioning power
plants away from burning coal
– reduce pollution by controlling phosphorus in lawn
fertilizers
– adopt an effective program to clean up and prevent pollutants,
including petroleum products, from entering the waters of the
state
– reduce and eliminate toxic chemicals in children’s products
quickly and effectively
Promote a Balanced Transportation System
– increase affordable and reliable access to public
transportation
– decrease the number of single-occupancy vehicles on roads,
bridges and ferries
– increase fuel efficiency by promoting development and use of
alternative fuel sources across all modes of transportation
