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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well. Since the 2025 session ended in April, I have been busy working on your behalf to make Washington better for everyone.
Committee Update
As the Washington State Legislature prepares for its next legislative session in January, I am getting ready to serve on two new committees: the Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP) and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program (LEAP) Committee.
Speaking of new committee assignments, during the 2025 session, I joined the House Housing Committee. It was a great opportunity for me to work on such a critical issue in Washington state, and I’m excited to continue serving on this committee during the 2026 session.
I will also continue working on the House Finance Committee, where I am always focused on fiscal responsibility and preventing new and increased taxes. With the majority party continuing to tax the joy out of Washington, I continue to present ways constituents can get involved with the legislative process and help us stop bad bills that increase the cost of living.
First-Time Offender Waiver
Another issue that has been front and center for me during the last two legislative sessions is the first-time offender waiver law. I have introduced legislation to ensure that individuals who leave the scene after hitting and killing someone with their car face consequences.
There are waivers for both hit and run resulting in death (House Bill 1074) and for vehicular homicide with disregard for the safety of others (House Bill 1101). HB 1101 is still very much alive after it passed through the House Public Safety Committee unanimously but got stuck in the House Appropriations Committee. I hope to move it forward in 2026. As the law currently stands, offenders who commit this crime may receive NO jail time if they don’t have a prior offense. This needs to change, so I will continue fighting for the victims of hit-and-run offenses.
Important Ruling on Gender Affirming Care
I have been fighting against so-called gender affirming care for minors for several years. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for minors, which includes banning surgeries, cross sex hormones, and surgical interventions for minors. The court ruled that Tennessee’s ban does not violate the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. United States v. Skrmetti may also apply to the 26 states which have enacted such bans. My legislation, House Bill 1038, which would ban children from receiving these treatments, awaits a hearing.
Interim Visits and Meetings
During the interim, I have also been busy with many other legislative duties, including welcoming new businesses to the 25th District, touring the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) after it was closed due to budget cuts, attending the Thun Field (airport in Pierce County) Advisory Committee, meeting with representatives from various community organizations, and attending meetings for my new committees: SCPP and LEAP.
I also plan to attend a tour of the local hospital with the new President of MultiCare and will attend a reception with the Community Advocacy Coalition for the Developmentally Disabled in the coming weeks.
Save the Date for Our Next Town Hall
The 25th Legislative District legislators, Sen. Chris Gildon, Rep. Michael Keaton, and I will host a town hall at the Fruitland Grange on October 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a meet-and-greet beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please click on the link above for a full rundown of the Grange facility.
Thank You and Please Stay in Touch
It is an honor to serve you, and I look forward to the upcoming session where we can continue working together on the issues that matter most to Washington. Thank you for your support, and please continue reaching out.
Sincerely,
Cyndy Jacobsen
