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Rep. Volz speaks on his bill regarding insurance benefits …

WEBRep. Volz speaks on his bill regarding insurance benefits and premiums for public employees. February 15, 2024. Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, speaks on final passage of his bill that would provide a sense of relief for surviving family members of a public employee who has died, by waiving health insurance premiums for the month of death …

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Survey results are in and a 2024 session update Update …

WEBDear Friends and Neighbors, Only three weeks remain in this 2024 legislative session, and we just finished voting on dozens of bills on the House floor last week. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, we also reached a significant deadline. That was the last day for bills to gain approval in the chamber where they originated — known as the house of …

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About Rep. Mike Volz

WEBAbout Rep. Mike Volz. Rep. Mike Volz is serving his fourth term representing the Spokane region’s 6th Legislative District, which includes part of Spokane County, Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Cheney. Volz is a graduate of both Eastern Washington University with a degree in business finance and accounting, and an MBA from Gonzaga University.

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Health Care Archives

WEBOn Wednesday, the Washington State Legislature unanimously approved the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget. The biennial construction, repair, and infrastructure funding plan, Senate Bill 5949, appropriates a total of $1.33 billion in

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Governor signs into law Volz bill to assist family members …

WEBThe governor signed into law a bipartisan bill from Rep. Mike Volz on Tuesday that will help family members of a deceased public employee dealing with their loss.. House Bill 2481 waives health insurance premiums for the month of death for retirees who participate in the Public Employees’ Benefits Board (PEBB) health coverage …

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Volz bill to simplify insurance premiums for family …

WEBThe Washington State House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass a bill that would waive health insurance premiums for the month of death for retirees who participate in state health coverage programs. House Bill 2481, from Rep. Mike Volz, also calls for the Health Care Authority (HCA) to enroll any eligible surviving dependents in …

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Senate unanimously passes Volz bill to assist with …

WEBA bipartisan bill from Rep. Mike Volz that would waive health insurance premiums for the month of death for retirees who participate in state health coverage programs is one step closer to becoming law.. The Washington State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 2481 on Wednesday, which would direct the Health Care Authority …

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Statewide initiatives, good and bad bills, state budgets, …

WEBThe 2024 legislative session is now in the rearview mirror, after the final gavel dropped on Thursday, March 7. Here’s a recap of what happened in Olympia over that last 60 days. Update on Initiatives to the Legislature Perhaps the biggest win this year was the Legislature passing three of the six statewide initiatives certified Read more »

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Back in Olympia for the 2024 legislative session Rep.

WEBJanuary 18, 2024. Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 legislative session began on Monday, Jan. 8 and is scheduled to run for 60 consecutive days before the final gavel drops on March 7. As with any session, we have many issues to work on over the next two months, and I look forward to hearing from you in the coming weeks as we work to make

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Legislative update from Rep. Mike Volz

WEBThank you for the honor and privilege of serving you in Olympia. Sincerely, Mike Volz. State Representative Mike Volz, 6 th Legislative District. RepresentativeMikeVolz.com. 427 John L. O'Brien Building | P.O. Box 40600 | Olympia, WA 98504-0600. [email protected]. (509) 456-2750 | Toll-free: (800) 562-6000.

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Rep. Volz expresses satisfaction as three statewide initiatives pass

WEBThe Washington State Legislature passed three of the six citizen-driven initiatives on Monday. In separate votes, the House and Senate approved Initiative 2081, which will establish a parents’ bill of rights; Initiative 2111, which will prohibit state and local income taxes; and Initiative 2113, which will restore vehicular police pursuits.. I-2113 will …

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6th and 9th District lawmakers to host joint town hall meeting in

WEBReps. Jenny Graham and Mike Volz of the 6th Legislative District, and Reps. Joe Schmick and Mary Dye of the 9th Legislative District will host a joint town hall meeting in Medical Lake on Tuesday, April 23. During the meeting, the legislators will provide updates on the 2024 legislative session and answer constituent questions. Details are …

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Four bills from Rep. Mike Volz move closer to a vote on the House …

WEBThe House Appropriations Committee recently approved three bills from Rep. Mike Volz, including two aimed at helping wildfire and disaster recovery. Additionally, a fourth bill from Volz has also been approved by its committee. House Bill 1952, which passed Appropriations on Saturday, would require the Military Department to administer …

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Lawmakers from the 6th District secure more than $5 million …

WEBOn Wednesday, the Washington State Legislature unanimously approved the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget. The biennial construction, repair, and infrastructure funding plan, Senate Bill 5949, appropriates a total of $1.33 billion in funding. Reps. Mike Volz and Jenny Graham, who helped secure the funding for the 6th District, …

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Volz’s nurse licensure compact bill passes committee

WEB‘Enacting the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact will have a positive impact on health care services across the state,’ says Volz. As workforce issues continue to garner local, state, and national attention, the state of Washington is one step closer to addressing critical shortages in nursing care.

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6th District legislators: Governor continues his one-man show to …

WEBRegardless of your thoughts on COVID-19, vaccine mandates, and masks in schools, we as a state should be concerned with the never-ending edicts emanating from Gov. Jay Inslee’s office. We are over 20 months into “emergency” rule by one person. This unprecedented power grab by the executive branch threatens the foundational “separate …

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Low carbon fuel standard, presidential primary, standardized …

WEBMarch 21, 2019. Dear Friends and Neighbors, Lawmakers are now more than halfway through the 2019 legislative session. We recently wrapped up a week and a half full of floor debate, during which House Democrats pushed a …

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Volz bill to protect taxpayers from foreclosure one step closer to

WEBLegislation that would protect taxpayers from foreclosure moved one step closer to becoming a reality last week. House Bill 1410, which was recently approved by the House Finance Committee, would reduce the penalty and interest for late property tax payments from about 23 percent to 12 percent. Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane and prime …

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Why do Democrats continue passing energy policies that hurt

WEBMarch 4, 2024. Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is almost over, with the final gavel scheduled to drop on March 7. We have been busy voting on numerous bills from the Senate this week on many issues, including the Climate Commitment Act (cap-and-trade program) and new energy bills that are going to hurt Washington.

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