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In these uncertain and unprecedented times, I hope efforts to reach out to you, explain the decisions made by the governor, provide information and resources, and answer your calls, emails and...

May 8, 2020

I hope this letter finds you healthy and well. We continue to endure unprecedented times. We are all in this storm together, but our experiences and resources vary greatly. I know...

April 21, 2020

It’s hard to believe, but the 60-day legislative session is almost a third over. The pace of these “short” sessions is always fast, with a lot happening each day. I wanted...

Jan. 31, 2020

Rep. Norma Smith, ranking member on the House Innovation, Technology and Economic Development Committee, discusses online data privacy on TVW’s The Impact with Mike McClanahan (January 29, 2020).

Jan. 30, 2020

We are beginning our third week of an intense, 60-day legislative session. Later this week, I will send you an overview of many of the important issues before the Legislature this...

Jan. 27, 2020

Rep. Norma Smith testifies in front of the House Innovation, Technology and Economic Development Committee on her bill that would enact a Charter of Personal Data Rights. Learn more about her...

Jan. 21, 2020

In an op-ed for the La Conner Weekly News, Rep. Norma Smith touches on several key issues this session, including data privacy, supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets, homelessness, and $30...

Jan. 20, 2020

Rep. Norma Smith testifies before the House Innovation, Technology and Economic Development Committee on her legislation that would provide remedies for violations of biometric data ownership rights. Learn more about her...

Jan. 17, 2020

Rep. Norma Smith testifies in front of the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee on her bill that would make the would make the position of the state’s Chief Privacy...

Jan. 16, 2020

Rep. Norma Smith is sponsoring five bills in the 2020 legislative session that would address online data privacy for consumers. The ranking member on the House Innovation, Technology and Economic Development...

Jan. 9, 2020