3/27/07 Vol. 4 No. 7

GOVERNOR’S SIGNING CEREMONY!

Great news! In case you have not heard, the mental health parity bill, Engrossed House Bill (EHB) 1460, has passed the Washington State Legislature by large, bipartisan majorities. The Senate voted 41 to 3 in favor of parity and the House vote was 75 to 22!

Signing Ceremony! Join us in celebrating asGovernor Christine Gregoire signs EHB 1460 into law on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 10:00 am, 2nd floor of the Legislative Building (also called the Capitol Building), in the Governor’s Office Conference Room. We hope to see you there!

Directions:

From I-5 Southbound: Bear right on the ramp at the sign reading "Exit 105A to State Capitol" and go west for 0.8 miles. Continue on 14th Avenue SE and go west for 0.4 miles to the Visitor Information Center at Capitol Way S at 14th Avenue SW

From I-5 Northbound: Bear right on the ramp at the sign reading "Exit 105A to State Capitol" and go northeast for 0.3 miles. Bear right on 14th Avenue SE and go west for 0.6 miles to Capitol Way S at 14th Avenue SW.

Thanks again for all your help and support this legislative session. We could not enjoy this success without all of you!

If you have any questions about the coalition or the parity bill, please contact Chelene Alkire at (206) 216-2545 or by email at chelenea@wsha.org, or contact me at randyr@wsha.org.

Randy Revelle, Chairman