PSARA 2026 Legislative Agenda
(12/30/25)
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PSARA is a multi-generational grass roots organization advocating for all people, and seniors in particular, being able to live their lives with economic security, dignity, and respect.
Healthcare
PSARA believes that comprehensive, affordable, accessible, and culturally appropriate health care is a fundamental human right.
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Promote Leveling the Playing Field in Medicare, SJM 8002
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Protect against healthcare program cuts and advance immigrant health equity and food security (budget)
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Regulate the use of Prior Authorization in healthcare decisions, SB 5395/HB 1566
Climate and Environmental Justice
PSARA supports the right of all people to live and work in a clean and healthy environment.
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Divest Washington State Investment Board funds from fossil fuels, No Coal Act SB 5439
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Increase environmental justice by improving government decisions, Curb Act HB 1303/ SB 5380
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Create standards for Data Center operations
Fiscal Reform and Revenue
PSARA supports a state budget that is transparent, pays a living wage to state workers, and provides services that help our people, economy, and environment thrive.
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Support progressive revenue HB 2100 Well Washington Fund
Housing and Homelessness
PSARA supports keeping people housed, building more low-income housing, and preventing homelessness in the first place.
Workers’ Rights and Economic Justice
PSARA supports legislation that promotes healthy families and workplaces.
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Extend unemployment benefits to undocumented workers SB 5626/HB 1773
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Strengthen Paid Family & Medical Leave financing
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Promote Washington Future Fund pilot (Baby Bonds) SB 5541
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Provide greater security to Washington workers against ICE practices on the job (Immigrant Worker Protection Act) SB 5822/HB 2015
Community Safety and Justice
PSARA supports legislation that promotes community safety and justice for all of our community members.