Brady Piñero Walkinshaw (born March 26, 1986) is an American businessman and politician who served in the

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from 2013 to 2017. Walkinshaw represented the 43rd legislative district, which encompasses much of central

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. Since 2017, he has served as CEO of ''

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'', a Seattle-based online magazine focusing on environmental news. Walkinshaw was a candidate for

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in the

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in the 2016 elections. He had the endorsement of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and ''

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'', but lost the election to

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. Walkinshaw was named by Washington State Senate Majority Leader

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to the Washington State Redistricting Commission following the

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Washington legislature

Elections

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, Walkinshaw was appointed to office in 2013 following the election of Ed Murray as

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."Democrats Choose Rep. Jamie Pedersen To Replace Sen. Ed Murray"

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, December 3, 2013. When

Jamie Pedersen Jamie D. Pedersen (born September 9, 1968) is an American lawyer and politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 43rd district since 2013.Senate A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: ''senex'' meaning "the el ...

, Walkinshaw succeeded Pedersen in the House. Walkinshaw was then elected in 2014.

Legislation

Walkinshaw was the primary sponsor of 'Joel's Law' (HB 1258),"Governor signs 'Joel's Law' allowing families to ask judge to commit suicidal, dangerous relatives"
Q13 Fox News, May 14, 2015. which allows family members to petition Washington courts to involuntarily commit a relative for mental health treatment. The legislation adds $15 million to the state's mental health system. The bill passed through the State House on a unanimous vote, and its companion bill passed through the State Senate on a vote of 46 to 3, becoming law on July 24, 2015. On January 26, 2015, Walkinshaw introduced HB 1671, to increase access to

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s in order to reduce deaths resulting from

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. The bill passed through the State House on a vote of 96 to 1, through the State Senate on a unanimous vote, and became law on July 24, 2015. Walkinshaw served as primary sponsor for 'CROP' (HB 1553), which allows those released from prison to obtain a

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certificate that restores access to licensed professions. The bill passed unanimously through the State House and Senate, and was signed into law by Governor Inslee on March 31, 2016. On January 19, 2016, Walkinshaw introduced HB 2726, which establishes rights for

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entering continuing care retirement communities and requires disclosure of costs and fees. The bill passed through the State House on a vote of 83 to 13, unanimously through the State Senate, and was signed by the

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on April 1, 2016.

Committee assignments

;House, 2016 session *Agriculture & Natural Resources (Vice Chair) *Appropriations *Early Learning & Human Services

''Grist''

On March 7, 2017, ''

'' named Walkinshaw as its CEO, taking over from founder

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Personal life

Walkinshaw is of

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descent, and is openly

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. Walkinshaw previously worked as a program officer at the

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. He is a graduate of the

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. Walkinshaw has served on the boards of Princeton University and

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.https://www.tpl.org/about/brady-walkinshaw

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