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2023 legislative session

Each year, the legislature convenes for a new session, and we use this opportunity to advocate for issues important to nurses and improving patient safety.

Staffing law victory!

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On April 20, 2023, Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.


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Priority issues

Our number one priority in 2023 has been safe staffing standards.

Additional things we worked on:

  • expand workers comp for nurses suffering from PTSD
  • funding for nurse educator pay at 4-year universities
  • ARNP reimbursement parity
  • standing order for medication for school nurses

2023 Legislative Priorities


Further reading: What makes a good legislative priority?


Past legislative sessions