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I’m Nikki Torres, your senator from the 15th Legislative District, and I’m here to serve you.

Those of us who live and work in the Yakima Valley and the Tri-Cities know we live in a special place unlike anywhere else in Washington. From the farms and orchards of Sunnyside and Grandview to the laboratories of Hanford, from wine country to the Hanford Reach and the Snake — we are blessed with natural beauty, dynamic communities, one of the nation’s most-educated workforces, and a diverse population with a unique set of needs. As your senator, I bring our voice to Olympia, and I want to hear from you.

If you have a problem with a state agency, or a comment or concern with the direction of state government, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can reach me or my legislative assistant, Justus Phelps, at 360-786-7684, by email at Nikki.Torres@leg.wa.gov, or by regular mail at P.O. Box 40415, Olympia, WA, 98504.

 

 

 

 

 

Nikki Torres

Senator, 15th Legislative District

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March 05, 2025

Sen. Nikki Torres’ School Safety Bill Gets House Hearing, Joined by National Advocate Lori Alhadeff

Sen. Nikki Torres’ legislation to improve school safety, Senate Bill 5004, also known as Alyssa’s Law, had a public hearing in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 5. The bipartisan measure directs Washington schools to implement emergency response systems from a menu of options, such as silent panic alarms, ensuring more immediate law enforcement response...
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February 25, 2025

Washington State Senate Unanimously Approves Memorial Designation for Fallen Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr.

The Washington State Senate has unanimously approved Senate Joint Memorial 8003, a bipartisan initiative led by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco. The memorial requests that the Washington State Transportation Commission designate the overpass over Interstate 82 at the Yakima Valley Highway junction at milepost 54 as the “Washington State Patrol Trooper Charles Frank Noble Jr. Memorial...
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February 20, 2025

Update on the 2025 legislative session

Dear Friends, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I’ve been working hard to represent the voices of Central Washington. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the   opportunity to meet with key community leaders, including Franklin County Undersheriff Monty Huber, the West Valley School District, and the police chiefs of West Richland...
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February 13, 2025

Senate Passes Torres’ School Safety Legislation

The Washington State Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres to enhance safety measures in K-12 schools by modernizing emergency response systems. Senate Bill 5004, takes a proactive approach to school security by encouraging the use of modern panic or alert button systems to improve response times during emergencies, ensuring better protection for students...
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February 05, 2025

Going back on their word

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The state Senate is starting to take up legislation for a full vote. Today, Senate Democrats are bringing a bill that all parents should be concerned about. Senate Bill 5181 undoes too many important protections created by Initiative 2081, known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. I voted FOR the initiative to...
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February 05, 2025

Sen. Nikki Torres’ Bills to Strengthen Education and Public Safety Advance in Legislature

Two key pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, to support education and public safety in schools have successfully advanced through their respective policy committees, marking an important step forward in the legislative process. Senate Bill 5027 establishes a loan repayment program for public defense attorneys and prosecutors, aiming to address workforce shortages...
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