Committees:

• Government Operations & Elections (vice chair)
• Early Learning & K-12 Education
• Water, Energy & Telecommunications
• Ways & Means

Term ends January 2011

District Office:
(425) 216-3794

Olympia Office:
416 Legislative Building
Olympia, WA 98504-0445
(360) 786-7672
Oemig.Eric@leg.wa.gov

District links:

• City of Woodinville
• City of Kirkland
• City of Redmond
• City of Carnation
• City of Duvall
• City of Sammamish
• Lake Washington Technical College

Senator Eric Oemig
45th District  Kirkland

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Replacing the 520 bridge (3/4/08) Rising gas prices (2/28/08) Math standards (2/12/08) Elections (2/5/08) Property taxes (1/30/08) Mercury poisoning (1/24/08) Session overview (1/17/08)

District Discussion

Join Sen. Eric Oemig and professional lobbyist Margaret-Lee Thompson and citizen activists to learn how to be an effective advocate when meeting with your elected officials.

July 23rd, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

April 2, 2008

One giant LEAP for tracking government spending

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bill aimed at increasing the transparency of our state finances yesterday. more>>>

Sen. Oemig on Northshore School District’s Decision

OLYMPIA – Sen. Eric Oemig, D-Kirkland, made the following statement about Northshore School District’s decision to not close Woodin Elementary. more>>>

1:33 wrap with Sen. Eric Oemig of Kirkland about protecting children from toxic toys. Mark Allen reports from Olympia. Full script (in Word Format)

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Protecting Washington’s children from toxins

OLYMPIA – Today, the Federal government conceded that a vaccine caused a 9-year-old girl’s autism symptoms. The ruling plus endless scientific studies lead Sen. Eric Oemig, D-Kirkland, to sponsor an amendment that adds child vaccines to a bill that establishes toxic limits for children’s products. more>>>

Feb. 26, 2008

Response to attendees of the Northshore Town Hall

Thank you for attending the town hall meeting on Saturday. Representatives Goodman, Springer and I have never before seen such a turnout. The comments and attendance made clear that parents are not happy about the potential school closures. more>>>

Senate work session on global oil and alternative energy strategies for the transportation sector

OLYMPIA — The Senate Water Energy & Telecommunications Committee (WET Committee) announces a work session on global oil and alternative energy strategies for the transportation sector. more>>>

Feb. 18, 2008

National popular vote approved by Senate

OLYMPIA – Few have forgotten the 2000 presidential election when Al Gore won the national popular vote but not the presidency. Today, the Washington Senate took a step closer to ensuring this never happens again. more>>>

Feb. 14, 2008

45th District legislators holding town halls Feb. 23

OLYMPIA – The legislative delegation from the 45th District will hold a pair of town halls Saturday, Feb. 23. The district includes Carnation, Duvall, Woodinville, and parts of Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish and the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. more>>>

1:51 wrap with Sen. Eric Oemig of Kirkland on toxic toys. Mark Allen reports from Olympia. Full script (in Word Format)

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Jan. 17, 2008

Statement calling for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney

OLYMPIA -- Today, the Senate Government & Operations Committee heard Substitute Senate Memorial 8016 petitioning Congress to conduct a full investigation and trial of President Bush and Vice President Cheney. The memorial’s prime sponsor Sen. Oemig, D-Kirkland, made the following statement at the hearing... more>>>

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