Maureen Walsh


Maureen Walsh is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate. She represents the 16th District of Walla Walla, Washington. Prior to her 2016 election to the Senate, she served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 2005 through 2017.

Career

She serves on the Human Services, Mental Health and Housing; Health Care; and Transportation committees. On February 8, 2012, the Washington House of Representatives debated on the legalization of same-sex marriage, in which she made an emotional appeal to the legislators which subsequently was shared on social media. The House voted 55–43 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.
Walsh was criticized for her opposition to SHB 1155 in April 2019, a state bill that would guarantee nurses the right to uninterrupted meals and rest periods, Walsh argued that the bill should be amended to exclude critical access hospitals that serve less populated areas.