It's time for our legislators in Olympia to honor the will of the voters and implement Initiative 1163. This common-sense initiative protects seniors and people with disabilities by requiring home care workers to receive federal background checks and increase their training.

These provisions enable individuals to remain in their homes, close to family and connected to their community. It also prevents people from having to be placed in expensive nursing homes. Washington voters have spoken loud and clear: We believe in protecting our most vulnerable. Now it's up to lawmakers to implement this sound policy.

CAROLYN COPLEY CASEY, Moses Lake