From the office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

The House and Senate are working together to reconcile their versions of the budget, aiming to support our community's most pressing needs effectively. This survey presents proposed initiatives and investments from the House, asking for your opinion on what should be prioritized.

Your responses to these proposals, each accompanied by specific budget allocations, will guide our decisions in creating a balanced and effective budget. Please indicate 'Yes' or 'No' to show your support for these investments.

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* 1. Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Response - $200 million

This significant investment of $200 million is targeted at combating the opioid crisis through treatment, outreach, recovery, and education programs, aiming to mitigate the impact of substance use disorders.

Do you support the $200 million investment to combat the opioid crisis through various treatment and recovery programs?

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* 2. K-12 Education - $260 million

Increasing funding for special education and materials, supplies, operating costs of our schools, funding student transportation, and the cost to increased participation in free student meals.

Do you support a $260 million investment in helping support Washington schools?

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* 3. Healthcare for Uninsured Adults - $28 million

This allocates $28 million dollars to expand healthcare access for uninsured adults addressing a crucial gap, aiming for broader health coverage within the community. This, with last year's investments will help insure 16,000 currently uninsured adults.

Do you support $28 million in expanding healthcare access for uninsured adults?

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* 4. Support for Immigrants and Refugees - $35 million

With a focus on inclusivity and support, this funding is dedicated to providing essential services to immigrants, refugees, asylees, and undocumented individuals, ensuring they have access to the resources needed for a dignified life in our community.

Is investing $35 million in support services for immigrants, refugees, asylees, and undocumented individuals important?

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* 5. Housing and Tenants’ Rights Support - $26 million

Focused on securing housing for vulnerable populations and bolstering tenants' rights, this funding seeks to provide stability and protection for those facing housing insecurities.

Is it important to invest $26 million in housing vulnerable populations and supporting tenants’ rights?

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* 6. Low and Moderate-Income Clean Energy Assistance - $150 million

This funding is aimed at reducing energy costs for low and moderate-income households through clean energy assistance, promoting environmental sustainability and economic support for vulnerable populations.

Do you support investing $150 million in clean energy assistance for low and moderate-income households?

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* 7. Helping Feed Washingtonians - $73 million

Increasing food assistance for seniors, summer EBT for kids, and food banks.

Should $73 million be invested to help feed communities and reduce poverty?

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* 8. Behavioral Health Beds and Services Increase - $270 million

In response to the growing need for mental health services, this budget expands inpatient behavioral health beds and enhances community services, aiming to provide timely and effective care for those in need.

Do you support the $270 million investment to increase inpatient behavioral health beds and community services?

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* 9. Which 11th LD community do you live in?

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