Marcus Riccelli: LD 2 - House (Pos. 1)

Rep. Riccelli stands out as an incredible powerhouse for kid's health in our state and has ensured student wellbeing across all school communities. As chair of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee, he has championed expanding health access, dental care, and free school meals to provide quality care and nutrition to children. Rep. Riccelli prime sponsored the biggest advances in children's access to health care including HB 1466 (concerning currently credentialed dental auxiliaries) and HB 1678 (establishing and authorizing the profession of dental therapy) to increase access to dental care for Washington kids and families while raising dental visits from 60,000 to 150,000 people annually — and championed key budget requests to establish regional apprenticeship programs to provide more unique career opportunities among rural school districts, as well as co-sponsored other vital funding for the 988 system statewide crisis line and strengthening health care oversight and drug affordability through multiple passed bills. Prior years, Rep. Riccelli was also recognized as a 2022 Children's Alliance Champion for Children and 2020 Food Lifeline Legislative Champion Award.