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Melanie Morgan
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 29th district |
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| Assumed office January 14, 2019 Serving with Sharlett Mena
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| Preceded by | David Sawyer |
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Melanie Virginia Morgan
November 11, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Parkland, Washington |
| Education | St. Martin's University (BA) |
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| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Melanie Virginia Morgan was born on November 11, 1967. She is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Melanie Morgan serves in the Washington House of Representatives. She represents the 29th legislative district. This district is a part of Washington state.
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Public Service and Early Roles
Melanie Morgan has a history of serving her community. She is a veteran of the United States Army. This means she served in the country's armed forces.
Community Involvement
After her military service, Morgan continued to help her community. The Pierce County Council chose her to be a member. She joined the Pierce County Housing Authority. This group helps people find homes. She also served on the Board of Community Healthcare. This board works to improve health services for everyone.
Starting in Politics
Melanie Morgan first entered politics in 2015. She was elected to the Franklin-Pierce School Board. This board helps make decisions for local schools. In 2018, she was elected to the Washington House of Representatives. She won against Terry Harder, a Republican. In the first election round, called the primary, Morgan and Harder moved forward. They defeated the person who held the seat before, David Sawyer.
Making New Laws
As a state representative, Melanie Morgan works to create new laws. These laws can help people across Washington.
Juneteenth Holiday Bill
Melanie Morgan sponsored House Bill 1016. To "sponsor" a bill means to introduce it and support it. This bill aimed to make June 19, known as Juneteenth, a state holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The House of Representatives voted on the bill in February 2021. It passed with a large majority, 89 votes for and 9 against. The bill then went to the Senate. The Senate also passed it with strong support, 47 votes for and 1 against. Governor Jay Inslee signed the bill into law on May 13, 2021. This made Juneteenth an official holiday in Washington state.
