O’Ban bill aimed to improve behavioral health care signed by governor
March 27, 2018
On Tuesday Governor Inslee signed a measure sponsored by Sen. O’Ban that seeks to improve behavioral health care in Washington state. SB 6491 would simplify and reduce eligibility criteria for assisted outpatient mental health treatment to make it more accessible and broaden the scope to include substance use disorder treatment.... Read More...
O’Ban: Democrats killed car-tab tax relief during 2018 session
March 09, 2018
Now that the 2018 legislative session has come to an end without any bills passing to offer car-tab tax relief, Sen. Steve O’Ban, R- University Place, points out that Democrats weren’t serious about offering Sound Transit car-tab tax relief because they never prioritized car-tab relief during the 60-day legislative session. During... Read More...
O’Ban’s request for task force to prevent mass shootings included in budget
March 08, 2018
Sen. Steve O’Ban’s request to create a first-ever task force to develop strategies for identifying and intervening against potential perpetrators of mass shootings was approved by the Legislature this session. In Florida, there was more than enough evidence provided to law enforcement, mental health professionals, school officials and others that... Read More...
Home stretch of the 2018 legislative session
March 02, 2018
Update from Olympia With just one week left in the 2018 legislative session, I wanted to update you on Sound Transit, the mass shootings task force, an upcoming telephone town hall, and public records. Mass shootings task force My office has received many emails and phone calls regarding gun safety. I... Read More...
O’Ban: capital budget provides funding for community pool in Fircrest
February 23, 2018
The state Senate Friday afternoon passed its supplemental capital budget, which includes projects that would benefit the 28th Legislative District. “The capital budget contains funding for great community projects,” said Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-University Place. “It is important that we invest in local projects that make a positive and lasting difference... Read More...