Legislative Democrats REFUSED to Attend This

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Republicans in the House and Senate honored the state constitution and stood with the 400,000+ Washingtonians who signed initiatives protecting girls’ sports and restoring parental rights.

Republicans invited legislative Democrats and organizations who oppose the initiatives. No Democratic state lawmakers attended the event.

After House Democrats rejected a motion to hold public hearings for the initiatives, Republicans held two listening sessions to hear directly from the people.

Background: Article II, Section I of the Washington State Constitution states: “Initiative measures … shall take precedence over all other measures in the legislature except appropriation bills …”

Despite this clear mandate, legislative Democrats refuse to prioritize the initiatives and hold public hearings.

Initiative IL26-638 would protect the integrity of girls’ sports by ensuring female student athletes are not forced to compete with biological males.

Initiative IL26-001 would guarantee parents the right to review their children’s instructional materials, access school records, be notified when medical services are provided, and opt out of certain classes.

Take action and https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/share-your-thoughts/