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April 14, 2025

Torres Pushes for Protections, Accountability in Controversial Firearm Permit Bill

Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, is working to ensure Central Washington residents are protected, and not penalized, under new gun legislation passed by the state Senate on Monday. Torres offered two amendments to House Bill 1163 that she says are critical for safeguarding vulnerable residents and holding the state accountable for...
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March 19, 2025

Legislators from 15th District to Host Virtual Town Hall

Register Here Residents of Washington’s 15th Legislative District are invited to join their state legislators, Sen. Nikki Torres and Reps. Jeremie Dufault and Chris Corry, for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The online forum will provide constituents with an opportunity to hear...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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December 11, 2024

Senator Nikki Torres Re-Elected Deputy Floor Leader

Senator Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, has been re-elected as Deputy Floor Leader by her Senate Republican colleagues. The leadership election, which occurred during the recent reorganization, marks another milestone in Senator Torres’ short yet distinguished career in public service. “I’m so excited to serve the people of the 15th District and...
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